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Boston police used AI-powered software for social media monitoring. City councilors say they didn’t know.

Published September 18, 2026 · PogoWasRight

Boston's police force reportedly began deploying an AI tool called LifeRaft this summer to scan social media posts for potential threats and investigative leads. The deployment came to light through a city report, and members of the city council say they were not informed beforehand. The disclosure raises questions about oversight of automated monitoring of residents' online activity.

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