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U.S. Boosts AI Surveillance, Sparking Civil Liberty Concerns

5/2/2025

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The U.S. is ramping up its surveillance efforts with AI tools, as revealed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This initiative focuses on foreign nationals, tapping into social media data. While tech giants like Microsoft and Google partner with U.S. and Israeli authorities, fears grow over civil liberties and the risk of misuse.

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The U.S. is ramping up its surveillance efforts with AI tools, as revealed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This initiative focuses on foreign nationals, tapping into social media data. While tech giants like Microsoft and Google partner with U.S. and Israeli authorities, fears grow over civil liberties and the risk of misuse.