FBI Director Kash Patel says bureau ramping up AI to counter domestic, global threats

"We've been working on an AI project to assist our investigators and analysts in the national security space - staying ahead of bad actors and adversaries who seek to do us harm."

"These are investments that will pay dividends for America's national security for decades to come," Patel said.

A spokesperson for the FBI told Fox News Digital it had nothing further to add beyond Patel's X post.

The FBI uses AI for tools such as vehicle recognition, voice-language identification, speech-to-text analysis and video analytics, according to the agency's website.

"I will be leaving my position with the FBI in January," Bongino wrote in an X post Wednesday. "I want to thank President [Donald] Trump, AG [Pam] Bondi, and Director Patel for the opportunity to serve with purpose. Most importantly, I want to thank you, my fellow Americans, for the privilege to serve you. God bless America, and all those who defend Her."