Federal agencies collect extensive data on Americans to serve public needs, but a recent whitepaper from EPIC argues that this practice has become overly invasive. The use of AI in data mining allows machines to draw dangerous inferences, raising constitutional concerns related to privacy and rights. Abigail Kunkler, the report’s author, notes that the potential for government overreach is amplified by AI technologies that lack reliability and can be manipulated.
Kunkler calls for reform of the Federal Agency Data Mining Reporting Act, which currently lacks enforcement. The paper emphasizes the need for legislative action to address the shortcomings of existing laws, as unchecked data mining creates significant risks, particularly with emerging AI techniques. Christopher Marcum acknowledges the concerns but believes that simply updating legislation will not suffice.
The discussion has gained urgency, with congressional members expressing worries about the implications of merging datasets for citizenship verification. Recent actions highlight the tension between government data practices and the need for transparency, with efforts underway to ensure that the power of data collection does not infringe on individual rights.
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