In recent months, there has been a noticeable rise in violent rhetoric and threats linked to growing opposition toward artificial intelligence (AI), according to The Wall Street Journal. AI, which involves machines performing tasks that typically require human intelligence, has sparked both excitement and concern. In April, a security agent at Anthropic, a highly valued AI company, stopped a man from entering the startup’s office. The man claimed he wanted to warn a manager that "she was going to be assassinated." This event took place just days after an attempted arson at the home of Sam Altman, the founder of OpenAI, another major AI firm. Authorities in San Francisco investigated multiple threats against employees of Anthropic and OpenAI, uncovering a manifesto that called for the assassination of AI company executives and investors. The person charged with attempted murder and arson is pleading not guilty. At Anthropic, a new employee reportedly threatened to harm the children of colleagues who accused the company of stealing from him. The company also reported written threats from a dissatisfied client who said he would demand a refund "with [his] gun" in June. Liferaft, a company that monitors social media and the dark web for threats against major corporations, reported a sevenfold increase in digital threats targeting AI executives and data centers between late February and May. In response, some AI business leaders have started hiring armed bodyguards, and both large and small tech companies are increasing their security measures. This rise in hostility toward AI and data centers is linked to concerns about job losses and environmental impact. A recent survey found that 55% of Americans believe AI does more harm than good. Daniel Green, an AI training consultant, says discussions about AI often focus on its negative effects, comparing its impact to the Luddite movement of the early 19th century, when workers violently opposed industrial machinery. Meanwhile, the environmental footprint of AI is also drawing attention. For example, the Meta data megacenter in Alberta is expected to use as much energy as a whole city. In response, New York has placed a temporary ban on new data centers, highlighting the growing concerns about the societal and environmental consequences of expanding AI technology.