The Watchers: How OpenAI, the US Government, and Persona Built an Identity Surveillance Machine
Summary
This investigative piece analyzes Persona's integration with OpenAI and a government platform, exposing a large-scale identity verification system that intersects SAR/STR reporting, biometric data, and watchlists. It identifies publicly exposed source maps, FedRAMP deployment details, and questions about data retention, transparency, and potential cross-agency data sharing.