FBI boosts AI use to ‘stay ahead’ of threats, bureau Director Kash Patel says
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FBI Director Kash Patel said Saturday that the agency is increasing its use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to counter domestic and international threats.
In a post on X, Patel said the FBI was advancing its technology, calling artificial intelligence a “key component” of its strategy to respond to threats and stay “ahead of the game.”
“The FBI is working on significant technological advances to keep us ahead of the game and respond to the ever-changing threat landscape both domestically and on the world stage,” Patel wrote. “Artificial intelligence is a key component of this.
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FBI director Kash Patel speaks at a press conference at the Department of Justice in Washington, DC (Eric Lee/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
“We are working on an artificial intelligence project to help our researchers and analysts in national security and stay ahead of bad actors and adversaries who want to do us harm.”
Patel added that FBI leadership has established a “technology working group” led by outgoing Deputy Director Dan Bongino to ensure the agency’s tools “evolve with the mission.”
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The Bureau is increasing the use of artificial intelligence tools to counter domestic and international threats. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP)
“These are investments that will benefit America’s national security for decades to come,” Patel said.
An FBI spokesperson told Fox News Digital that Patel had nothing to add beyond post X.
The FBI uses artificial intelligence for tools such as vehicle recognition, voice-language identification, speech-to-text analysis and video analysis, according to the agency’s website.
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Patel credited outgoing Deputy Director Dan Bongino for his leadership on the AI initiative. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
Earlier this week, Bongino announced he would be leaving the bureau in January after speculation grew that he would leave.
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“I will be leaving my position at the FBI in January,” Bongino wrote in the X post on Wednesday. “I want to thank the President” [Donald] Trump, A.G. [Pam] Thank you to Bondi and Director Patel for the opportunity to serve with purpose. Most importantly, I want to thank you, my fellow Americans, for the privilege of serving you. “God bless America and all who defend it.”
