American police departments are investing heavily in Massive Blue's unproven AI technology, Overwatch, which creates lifelike virtual agents to interact with suspects on social media. Targeted groups range from college protesters to suspected traffickers, provoking concerns about privacy and state surveillance. Critics highlight that this technology is not only untested but lacks a record of successful arrests, raising ethical questions regarding its use in law enforcement, especially against politically active individuals amidst current geopolitical tensions.
Massive Blue's Overwatch uses AI-generated personas to collect intelligence on various suspects, raising ethical concerns about privacy and surveillance in law enforcement.
The technology has not resulted in any known arrests to date, questioning its effectiveness and raising alarms about policing methods.
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