Posted 3/21/2024, 1:30:00 PM
Jordan Investigates Possible IRS AI Surveillance Overreach
- House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan launching investigation into whether IRS is using AI to improperly surveil taxpayers
- Cites report alleging IRS monitoring citizens' bank accounts en masse without legal process
- Video appears to show IRS official Alex Mena admitting new system uses AI to target "potential abusers"
- Letters sent to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding answers
- Concern that IRS coordinating with federal agencies on warrantless AI-powered financial surveillance of millions of Americans