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EU looks at tech to bulk up its police agency
The European Union plans to strengthen Europol by enhancing data exchange and integrating advanced technologies like AI and cloud infrastructure, with a doubled budget and increased staff. Privacy groups warn the reforms risk eroding privacy and enabling mass surveillance.
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