IndiaThe U.S. has designated the Italian technology collective Autistici/Inventati (A/I) as a terrorist organization, leading to the closure of its services. A/I, founded in 2001, provided privacy-focused digital tools such as email, websites, and blogging services to activists and campaigners seeking alternatives to commercial platforms. The designation resulted in the suspension of its .org domain by the Public Interest Registry (PIR) and the closure of its bank account with Banca Etica, impacting approximately 16,000 mailboxes, 1,500 websites, 5,500 mailing lists, and 10,000 blogs. A/I rejected the designation, calling itself a volunteer-driven collective focused on digital self-defense, and stated it attempted to continue operations despite the legal pressures.
Bias read (Center): While the designation of Autistici/Inventati as a terrorist organization is a politically charged issue, the article presents both the U.S. government's allegations and the collective's rebuttal without overtly favoring one side. It includes quotes from A/I and explains the legal actions taken by PИ
