The US government is increasing its surveillance capabilities by purchasing vast amounts of sensitive personal data from commercial data brokers. This data, collected through apps and devices, is not subject to the same legal restrictions as information gathered directly by government agencies. This practice allows for widespread monitoring of Americans' activities and information. AI
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IMPACT Raises concerns about the use of AI-enabled data aggregation in government surveillance programs.
RANK_REASON The item discusses a societal impact of AI technology rather than a direct AI development or release.