ABSTRACT
The collection of information from human sources, also called Human Intelligence (HUMINT), has been a valuable tool for hegemonic states since the Art of War was written around 500 BC. For nations, intelligence collection of enemies is the norm, embedded into statecraft and budget allocation. For nations, intelligence collection of enemies is the norm, embedded into statecraft and budget allocation. Facial recognition is unobtrusive to the user and passively supplied. Information is pulled by the computer software program. As most smart devices have built-in cameras, all that is needed to begin surveillance operations is a subject and a software upgrade. The National Intelligence Community is a well-structured, richly resourced federation of agencies designed to support and defend the citizens of America. They deal with eager customers who willingly fund their own surveillance by the purchase of products and services provided by the corporations that exploit their data.
