Some Lawmakers Worry AI Could Expand Government's Ability To Spy On Citizens Without A Warrant

Some lawmakers are expressing concern that AI will supercharge the government's ability to spy on its own citizens. (Credit: Lynx Imagry)

Some lawmakers are expressing concern that AI will supercharge the government's ability to spy on its own citizens.

Specifically, they are pointing to Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The act was temporarily reauthorized earlier this month, but it must act again by April 30 otherwise the law will expire.