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Old-school spycraft may see a comeback due to AI-driven trust erosion

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In an era dominated by digital threats like deepfakes and phone hacking, traditional spycraft methods such as face-to-face meetings are being reconsidered for their enhanced security. These older techniques, involving discreet physical exchanges, are being explored as a potentially safer alternative to digital communication for sensitive operations. The article suggests that despite technological advancements, human intelligence gathering remains a crucial component of national security. AI

IMPACT AI-driven deepfakes and digital trust erosion may necessitate a return to traditional, face-to-face intelligence gathering methods.

RANK_REASON The article discusses the potential resurgence of traditional spycraft in response to AI-generated threats like deepfakes, offering an opinion on its relevance.

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Old-school spycraft may see a comeback due to AI-driven trust erosion

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Brush passes may sound old-school, but in an age of deepfakes and hacked phones, face-to-face spycraft can be safer than digital contact. Sometimes homeland sec

    Brush passes may sound old-school, but in an age of deepfakes and hacked phones, face-to-face spycraft can be safer than digital contact. Sometimes homeland security still starts with one quiet handoff. # CIA # HUMINT # NationalSecurity # spycraft # AI https://www. nextgov.com/ar…

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