FBI needs access to latest models to police AI-driven cybercrime, director says

FBI Director Kash Patel told a Senate hearing that the bureau has authority to prosecute agentic AI models created for crimes but needs access to advanced models and funding to purchase them. He cited cases of OpenAI and Anthropic models going out of control during tests.

• Patel: FBI needs funding to buy advanced AI models from developers
• FBI budget is about half that of TSA, director said
• He mentioned OpenAI and Anthropic models going out of control during testing
• Senators Hawley and Cruz opposed an antitrust exemption for AI labs