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MINTJapan TimesJul 28, 2026

LDP eyes new tools to counter foreign spies and disinformation

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Final score
-2.26
Confidence
7/10
Amount
541K CBWD

AI justification

Proposal risks undermining civil liberties and democratic norms without clear safeguards. | The proposal aims to strengthen national security and democratic resilience (SDG 16, UDHR), but the expansion of surveillance and intelligence powers without explicit safeguards poses significant risks to civil liberties. The balance between security and rights is precarious, with potential for long-term erosion of trust in institutions if oversight is inadequate.