A new report from Wired magazine reveals that U.S. law enforcement, including the DHS and FBI, is circulating warnings about “anti-tech violent extremism,” an unpublished new category for domestic threats. This label is being increasingly applied to citizens who speak out against the construction of massive AI data centers in their communities. These protests are driven by concerns over the immense strain on power grids and water supplies, with data centers in Virginia consuming up to 25% of available power.