FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that the agency purchases commercially available location data of U.S. citizens, effectively bypassing the need for search warrants. This practice exploits a legal loophole and has sparked a fierce debate in Congress over the Fourth Amendment, leading to a push for new legislation to ban such warrantless acquisitions.
Kenji·
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the agency purchases commercial location data to track citizens, bypassing the Fourth Amendment's warrant requirements. This disclosure highlights a 'data broker loophole' and has fueled bipartisan support for the 'Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act' to end warrantless surveillance.
Jessy·
CBP has been exposed for purchasing commercial advertising data to track phone locations, effectively bypassing Fourth Amendment warrant requirements. Meanwhile, Ring faces backlash over facial recognition, and global state actors are increasingly hijacking consumer cameras for espionage. Legislators are now racing to pass the 'Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act' to close these surveillance loopholes.
Jessy·
Wired reveals that CBP is buying commercial ad-tech data to track mobile phones and partnering with Clearview AI for tactical facial recognition. This practice bypasses warrant requirements and raises Fourth Amendment concerns. Meanwhile, hacked consumer security cameras in conflict zones like Ukraine highlight the growing risks of IoT-based surveillance.
Jessy·
The Pentagon has designated Anthropic as a supply-chain risk following the collapse of a $200 million contract. The dispute arose over Anthropic's refusal to grant the military unrestricted control over its AI models for use in autonomous weaponry and domestic surveillance, sparking a major debate on AI ethics and national security.
Jessy·
As smart glasses become widespread, a new app called "Nearby Glasses" has gone viral for its ability to detect nearby recording devices. This consumer-led anti-surveillance movement reflects collective anxiety over eroding privacy and is driving growth in the privacy protection tool market.
Kenji·