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Google: A New Tool For U.S. Intelligence?

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A young Moroccan watches a video on Feb. 17, calling for demonstrations. Three days later, the demonstration organized by a coalition of groups took place in cities throughout the country. U.S. intelligence officials say that in hindsight, using open sources like Facebook and Twitter could have helped them predict the uprisings that have swept the Arab world. (AFP/Getty Images)
A young Moroccan watches a video on Feb. 17, calling for demonstrations. Three days later, the demonstration organized by a coalition of groups took place in cities throughout the country. U.S. intelligence officials say that in hindsight, using open sources like Facebook and Twitter could have helped them predict the uprisings that have swept the Arab world. (AFP/Getty Images)

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