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FBI's Warrant-Free Window into Your Life: Data Brokers Deliver Mass Surveillance

Your daily jog, coffee run, doctor's visit—all pinged, packaged, and purchased by the FBI. No AI needed, yet.

FBI Director Kash Patel testifying on data purchases before Senate committee

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • FBI buys location data from brokers, bypassing warrants entirely.
  • Anthropic resists Pentagon but surveillance runs without AI.
  • AI will amplify broker data into predictive profiling nightmares.

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James Kowalski
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James Kowalski

Investigative tech reporter focused on AI ethics, regulation, and societal impact.

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Originally reported by The Guardian - AI

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