The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned Autistici/Inventati (A/I), an Italian collective that has provided digital infrastructure services since 2001. OFAC designated A/I as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT), alleging financial, material, or technological support for terrorism. A/I denies these accusations, asserting their work supports digital self-defense and communication freedom. A public meeting is scheduled for September 2nd at the Berneri Anarchist Circle to discuss the situation. AI
IMPACT This action highlights the increasing scrutiny and potential regulatory actions against organizations providing digital infrastructure, even those focused on privacy and communication freedom.
RANK_REASON Regulatory action by a government body against an organization. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]
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