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FBI used AI to prevent school shootings, Director Kash Patel claims

From Jerusalem Post · (38m ago) English

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TLDR

  • FBI Director Kash Patel claims the bureau has begun using artificial intelligence to prevent school shootings.
  • Patel stated AI integration into the National Threat Operations Center and Criminal Justice Information Services database allows the FBI to sift through thousands of tips weekly.
  • He cited examples of preventing shootings in North Carolina and New York due to AI-assisted tip analysis, contrasting this modernization with the previous FBI's focus on

The Jerusalem Post reports on FBI Director Kash Patel's claims regarding the bureau's new adoption of artificial intelligence. Patel asserted that AI has been instrumental in preventing multiple school shootings, a significant development he attributes to his leadership.

What’s the point of collecting terabytes of data if you can’t sift through it?

— Kash PatelCriticizing the previous FBI's data handling practices.

Speaking on a conservative podcast, Patel criticized the FBI's prior focus on "weaponization, not modernization," arguing that the vast amounts of data collected were underutilized. He highlighted the integration of AI into key operational centers, enabling the rapid analysis of tips, which he believes is crucial for national security.

If we had just humans look at it, we would never sift through them all.

— Kash PatelExplaining the necessity of AI for processing large volumes of tips.

This technological shift, as described by Patel, allows the FBI to process information with unprecedented speed, directly contributing to the prevention of violent incidents. The report also touches upon other AI applications within the FBI, such as aiding in arrest warrants and vehicle recognition, while noting the agency's stated commitment to privacy and constitutional adherence.

We stopped a school massacre in North Carolina because we got a tip and we were able to triage it with artificial intelligence.

— Kash PatelClaiming AI's role in preventing a specific school shooting.
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