DHS Deploys AI 'Sentinel' Program to Predict and Prevent Mass Shootings Before They Happen
In a groundbreaking initiative announced today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revealed a new artificial intelligence system called 'Sentinel' that will analyze social media, financial transactions, and behavioral patterns to flag potential domestic threats with 94% accuracy. Starting next month, the program will roll out in five major U.S. cities, raising both hope for preventing tragedies and fierce debate over privacy, bias, and the ethics of pre-crime surveillance. 'This isn't about stopping thoughts—it's about stopping actions,' said a DHS spokesperson, as civil liberties groups prepare legal challenges.