A growing chorus of grassroots opposition is emerging against the renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a provision that allows the US government to collect intelligence on foreign nationals without a warrant. As Congress prepares to vote on the measure, concerns are mounting about the potential misuse of advanced surveillance technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) used to sift through vast amounts of Americans' data. Despite the Trump administration's push for renewal, Democratic leaders are reportedly failing to rally their caucus in support of the bill, with many lawmakers expressing reservations about the implications of Section 702 on civil liberties. As the debate heats up, advocates for reform are calling for greater transparency and oversight to prevent the exploitation of AI-powered surveillance.
Grassroots opposition to renewing Section 702 of FISA is building, thanks in part to fears about AI used to sort Americans’ data. The post Dem Leaders Aren’t Even Bothering to Rally Caucus Against Trump Domestic Spying Powers appeared first on The Intercept.
