EventPolicyAugust 10, 2026

FBI Seeks AI for Political Watch List

Procurement documents obtained by Reason show the FBI's Threat Screening Center requesting AI predictive tools to flag Americans before they act, as its focus shifts toward domestic dissent. The March solicitation lists 'Predictive Modeling Using Enhanced Data with Traceable Lineage' among six requirements; fewer than 10,000 Americans are on the list.

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