TechnologyJuly 5, 2026
espionage
/ˈɛspiəˌnɑːʒ/
Definition
The act of using technology to secretly obtain confidential or classified information, particularly within the digital and cyber domains.
Etymology
Derived from the French word 'espionnage,' which stems from 'espion' (spy). It entered English in the late 18th century to describe the clandestine practice of spying.
In the news
The article discusses how U.S. intelligence agencies are testing AI models to determine their potential to support digital espionage, highlighting the technology's dual role in both intelligence gathering and cyber defense.
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