Mass Surveillance Faces Setbacks: FISA Expiration and Data Broker Reform Push
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Blaine DillinghamJune 23, 2026June 23, 2026June 23, 2026
Summary
The article discusses recent setbacks for mass surveillance in the U.S., including Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's policy recommendations to close the data broker loophole, the expiration of FISA Title VII after the House rejected an extension, and Democratic refusal to reauthorize spy powers until the DNI acting director is replaced. It frames these events as a "bad few weeks" for mass surveillance advocates.
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Twitter / XMass Surveillance Faces Setbacks: FISA Expiration and Data Broker Reform Pushthefai.orgKey quotes
· 3 pulledOn June 10, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei published 'Policy on the AI Exponential,' a sweeping set of technology policy recommendations.
Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) expired on June 12, 2026, after the House rejected a short-term extension 198–218 the previous day.
Democrats have refused to reauthorize the spy powers until President Trump replaces Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte.
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