Distrust of tech undermines counterterrorism

Public skepticism about smartphones, AI monitoring, and platform data‑sharing is translating into political and legal pressure that can limit law‑enforcement access to tools developed since 9/11. Without clearer public explanations and safeguards, gains in threat detection and coordination risk being rolled back. — If accurate, this trend reshapes debates over surveillance, civil liberties, and national security and should influence transparency, oversight, and procurement choices.