![]() ![]() The Terrorism Information Awareness, or TIA, data-mining initiative was eliminated by Congress – although many analysts believe its research continues on the classified side of the Pentagon’s ledger. LifeLog is the latest in a series of controversial programs that have been canceled by Darpa in recent months. However, related Darpa efforts concerning software secretaries and mechanical brains are still moving ahead as planned. “A change in priorities” is the only rationale agency spokeswoman Jan Walker gave to Wired News. Darpa hasn’t provided an explanation for LifeLog’s quiet cancellation. Researchers close to the project say they’re not sure why it was dropped late last month. ![]() ![]() But civil libertarians immediately pounced on the project when it debuted last spring, arguing that LifeLog could become the ultimate tool for profiling potential enemies of the state. LifeLog’s backers said the all-encompassing diary could have turned into a near-perfect digital memory, giving its users computerized assistants with an almost flawless recall of what they had done in the past. By subscribing you agree to our Terms of Use ![]()
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