United States sanctions Autistici/Inventati digital collective

The United States government has announced sanctions against Autistici/Inventati, a collective that has provided independent digital infrastructure and communication services for 25 years. The U.S. Department of State and the Department of the Treasury have classified the group alongside what they define as transnational far-left terrorist networks, alleging that the collective provides digital infrastructure used by extremist groups.

Supporters of the collective argue that the move targets the providers of digital tools rather than the users themselves. Critics of the sanctions suggest that holding infrastructure providers responsible for the content or actions of their users sets a dangerous precedent that threatens digital freedom and the ability of individuals to maintain uncensored spaces for communication and opinion.