American Spy Agencies Are Struggling in the Age of Data

This story is adapted from Spies, Lies, and Algorithms: The History and Future of American Intelligence, by Amy B. Zegart. We've seen technological advances before. But never have we seen the convergence of so many new technologies changing so much so fast. This moment is challenging American intelligence agencies in three profound ways. If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission.