Is human intelligence, or HUMINT, losing its relevance as countries’ spy agencies increasingly become technology- or Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven?  At first glance, the answer seems to be “Yes”, given the way America’s Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is projecting its ongoing transformation. But, on closer scrutiny, the answer could be “not really”,  as the CIA is … Continue reading “Best Year” for CIA, China Collection Doubled: U.S. Spy Chief Says Human Intel Remains Key Despite AI Push