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FBI Boosts AI Efforts to Combat Emerging Threats

12/21/2025

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FBI Director Kash Patel announced the agency will intensify its use of artificial intelligence to combat threats, saying AI is essential to stay ahead of dangers.
He cited a technology working group led by outgoing Deputy Director Dan Bongino to keep the FBI's tools evolving.
The FBI uses artificial intelligence for vehicle recognition and video analytics.
Bongino will resign in January 2025, thanking the Trump administration for its support.

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FBI Director Kash Patel announced the agency will intensify its use of artificial intelligence to combat threats, saying AI is essential to stay ahead of dangers.
He cited a technology working group led by outgoing Deputy Director Dan Bongino to keep the FBI's tools evolving.
The FBI uses artificial intelligence for vehicle recognition and video analytics.
Bongino will resign in January 2025, thanking the Trump administration for its support.