Kash Patel says ‘every major tech company’ is now embedded within the FBI

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6 May 2026 • 9:52 PM MYT
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Kash Patel says ‘every major tech company’ is now embedded within the FBI

  • FBI Director Kash Patel stated the bureau now extensively uses artificial intelligence, claiming its implementation began during the second Trump administration.
  • Patel asserted that AI has been crucial in preventing school massacres, citing instances in North Carolina and New York where tips were triaged using the technology.
  • He explained that AI is essential for sifting through the immense volume of tips the FBI receives weekly, a task impossible for human analysts alone.
  • The director revealed that major tech companies are embedded within the FBI to rebuild systems and integrate AI into counterterrorism efforts for rapid results.
  • Patel criticized previous FBI leadership for not prioritizing AI, suggesting their focus was on "weaponization" rather than modernization, unlike the current approach.

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