25 Years of Mass Surveillance Is Enough

Bruce Schneier argues that the 25 years since the USA PATRIOT Act's passage have seen an unprecedented expansion of mass surveillance, which has led to a loss of civil liberties and a culture of fear. He believes that it's time to re-examine the law and consider its impact on society. Schneier points out that the 9/11 attacks were used as a pretext to justify the expansion of surveillance powers, but the threat of terrorism has not decreased. He also notes that mass surveillance has led to the development of cybersecurity threats, such as the use of AI-powered attacks. Schneier concludes that the time has come to reassess the balance between security and civil liberties.