Recent investigations have brought the IRS under scrutiny, with allegations suggesting that the agency may be using artificial intelligence to spy on American citizens. The House Judiciary Committee has opened an inquiry following an undercover journalist’s findings, raising concerns about a potential surveillance operation.
Republicans, led by Rep. Harriet Hageman and Chairman Jim Jordan, fear that the IRS and DOJ may be monitoring millions of private transactions and financial information without proper legal process. They argue that such actions could breach Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures.
While the IRS claims that its AI system is intended to detect tax evasion and identify emerging compliance threats, questions remain regarding whether bank accounts are being accessed without warrants. As the investigation continues, more information is expected to clarify the situation.
IRS used AI to spy on American Citizens.
Rep. Harriet Hageman: "What we have learned is that the IRS, in fact, has been using AI to access bank accounts of American citizens without any kind of a search warrant or even without any specific claim that they have committed a crime.… pic.twitter.com/3WLmco37L0— Camus (@newstart_2024) October 21, 2024
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