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US Air Force faces scrutiny over a $318 million Dataminr AI contract

The US Air Force reportedly paid $318 million for Dataminr AI, which had previously warned police about protests. The headline raises concerns about oversight of government surveillance technology.

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Large-scale AI monitoring without oversight could affect civil liberties and public trust.

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  1. Air Force Pays $318M for Dataminr AI That Pre-Warned Police of Protests: No Oversight ↗techtimes.com · Recorded source date: Aug 27, 2026, 9:17 PM UTC

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