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FBI's Mass Surveillance Capabilities Examined

First article: 21 mar. 2026, 16:00 | Last update: 21 mar. 2026, 16:00 | 1 source | 1 article

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A recent report highlights the FBI's extensive capabilities for conducting mass surveillance, raising concerns about potential infringements on privacy rights. The report details how the agency can collect and analyze vast amounts of data, including communications and online activity, even without relying on sophisticated AI technologies. This surveillance power stems from various legal authorities and technological tools available to the FBI.

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How the FBI can conduct mass surveillance – even without AI Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian 21 mar. 2026, 16:00 (2 hours ago)

How the FBI can conduct mass surveillance – even without AI

Anthropic fought against the government’s misuse of its technology, but authorities are buying Americans’ data, enabling them to surveil citizens at scaleThe FBI declares it can conduct mass surveillance without AI, despite Anthropic’s protest.A central part of the standoff between Anthropic and the Department of Defense has revolved around the artificial intelligence firm’s refusal to allow its technology to be used for mass domestic surveillance. Yet even without the cooperation of AI firms, r

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