FBI Seeks Predictive AI for Pre-Crime Watch List Screening
BlancheMinerva · x · 2026-08-07
According to disclosed procurement documents, the FBI is seeking an AI system to enhance the predictive capabilities of its Terrorist Screening Center (TSC).
The system requires developing predictive models using existing datasets to analyze data similarity and pattern alignment to forecast potential threats. This indicates a shift in TSC's focus from counter-terrorism to domestic dissent, raising concerns over AI misuse and privacy.
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