What is IntelME or AMD PSP just for starters? This is completely untenable in the face of all the revelations starting with Snowden, nsl letters, secret process

What is IntelME or AMD PSP just for starters? This is completely untenable in the face of all the revelations starting with Snowden, nsl letters, secret processes and secret courts. No one will seriously claim the US tech industry has not benefited from the government. No point singling out specific governments, the NSA is not on your side.