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The Download: the Pentagon’s AI-powered lie detector and young organ limits

The Pentagon proposes a $30.3 million investment to develop an AI-powered lie detector over five years. The plan aims to enhance security screening and interrogation accuracy, sparking debate over privacy, reliability, and the ethical use of AI in law enforcement. The funding request reflects growing interest in deploying AI for national security applications and raises questions about oversight and accountability.

MIT Tech Review·Sep 25, 2026

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