US sanctions Italian tech collective tied to Antifa and global terrorist groups

The State Department designated Autistici/Inventati (the A/I Collective), an Italy-based tech group, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist, alleging its encrypted chats, hosting and other infrastructure are used by violent far-left networks such as Rose City Antifa and Jane’s Revenge, and by listed terrorist organizations including Hamas and the IRGC; Rubio and officials say the memo shows the tools enable organization, recruitment and tactics while preserving anonymity, with overseas use by European extremists cited as part of broader U.S. counterterrorism efforts; the designation blocks Americans from doing business with the group and freezes assets.