Mass Surveillance
China aims to replicate human brain in bid to dominate global AI
The pursuit of the most advanced AI—human-like artificial general intelligence—has prompted concerns among experts about potential dangers if it runs amok.
Snowden Hails Ruling as Acknowledgement of 'Devastation' of Surveillance
On Tuesday, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights ruled that British intelligence-gathering practices violated human rights.
China's Coronavirus App Uses Mass Surveillance to Track Citizen Infections
The mobile application is reportedly being fed data collected by China's vast monitoring apparatus, which is known to retain large amounts of personal information on citizens.
Has China Been Spying on the U.S. Government?
China has been accused of implanting secret microchips into computers to spy on the world's top tech firms and even the U.S. government.
Russia Implements 'Big Brother' Data Retention Laws
Telecom companies will now have to store all user communications for six months.
China Launches Foreign Spy Reporting Website
The system is set up to report those who are trying to "overthrow the socialist system."
Trump Complains About Spy Law Backed by White House
The president speculated about a surveillance law being used on his campaign before realizing his administration supports it.
China Tracked Down Reporter in 7 Minutes Using CCTV
A BBC journalist invited to test the government's CCTV network was located in just seven minutes.
China to Build Massive DNA Database of Its Citizens
A human rights group says China is collecting data through medical checkups in Xinjiang, a move that further adds to controls in the Muslim-majority region.
The WikiLeaks Dump: How Bad is It?
The CIA's methods have been compromised, but ordinary Americans probably need not worry.
The Dangers of Surveillance in the Age of Populism
The dangers of surveillance might seem hypothetical—but history shows us we have a lot to fear.
Amnesty: Europe Is Cracking Down on 'Thought Crimes'
"Unchecked powers are trampling freedoms that have long been taken for granted," report says.
IP Bill Is 'Most Extreme Surveillance Law Ever Passed'
Open Rights Group director Jim Killock says 'Snooper's Charter' is unprecedented.
Why Did Yahoo Allow the Government to Scan Emails?
The bulk scan of Yahoo emails was ordered by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court.
Senate Rejects New FBI Surveillance Powers
The amendment would have given the FBI the ability to to check citizens' browsing history without a court order.
Trump Again Calls for the Surveillance of U.S. Mosques
Trump first called for surveillance of mosques in November, as well as a database of Syrian refugees entering the U.S.
Experts Warn Of 'Snooper's Charter' Privacy Breaches
Critics fear the bill does not do enough to safeguard users.
How Much Government Surveillance Will Americans Accept?
A generational gap in the memories of 9/11 and partisan politics now seems to drive the civil liberties and security debate.
Two Years On, How Much Has Edward Snowden Achieved?
The Patriot Act is gone, but the legacy of Snowden's exposure of the secret NSA screening remains mixed.
Snowden Reflects on State of Our Privacy Two Years After Leaks
NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden pens NYT op-ed on second anniversary of his first revelation.
The First Fight for 2016's GOP Hopefuls: Surveillance
Jeb Bush came out in favor of the Patriot Act in an op-ed Monday.
Bill to Extend 'Patriot Act' Surveillance Programs Blocked in Senate
The Senate voted 54-45, failing to meet the threshold needed to advance a bill that would have extended provisions of the "USA Patriot Act."
Report: Germany Sends Huge Amounts of Phone, Text Data to NSA Monthly
Germany's BND intelligence agency sends mammoth amounts of phone and text data to the NSA each month.
Judgment Day for the U.S. Surveillance State
After an appeals court ruling, reform suddenly appears inevitable.
Edward Snowden Tells John Oliver the Reaction to His Leaks Is 'Vindication'
Edward Snowden urged Americans not to change their Internet habits because of the NSA.
French PM Says Spying Law Is No 'Patriot Act'
The proposed law allows spying on anyone connected to terrorist activity.
The Rise and Fall of Silk Road, the Dark Web's Amazon
Libertarian surfer dude Ross Ulbricht built his cyber drug cartel, Silk Road, on a belief in free markets and Internet privacy. Now he's in prison for a very long time.
Has the Government Spied on You? New Website to Allow You to Find Out
A UK-based privacy group has launched a website to submit requests to a British tribunal en masse.
Is Big Brother Here for Good?
Congress must reform the Patriot Act if Americans are to regain their privacy rights.
Does the Government Require Your Hotel to Spy on You?
Next month the Supreme Court will decide whether front desk snooping is legal.