A | "American defense and intelligence contractors like L3Harris want to make money, and there is a market for spyware, domestically and globally," explains retired US Air Force Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski, a former analyst for the US Department of Defense. "With the NSO Group sanctioned by the USG for surveillance abuse against Americans and others, buying the Israeli company, its codes, software and tools, and hiring its people directly is a way to get that access (and in theory removing it from the sanction list by incorporating it under a different US company entity).",The controversial negotiations between NSO and L3Harris were jointly reported by the Guardian, the Washington Post and Haaretz on June 14. At the time, The Guardian quoted a senior White House official as saying: "Such a transaction, if it were to take place, raises serious counterintelligence and security concerns for the US government.",The US Commerce Department blacklisted Israeli firm NSO Group in November 2021 for providing spyware called Pegasus to foreign governments that "used these tools to maliciously target" journalists, embassy workers and activists. According to the Biden administration, NSO acted "contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States.",Israeli Police Chief Orders Creation of Commission to Investigate Pegasus Spyware Scandal7 February, 14:16 GMT,"Pegasus is a 'zero-click' hacking tool that can remotely extract everything from a target’s mobile phone, including messages, contacts, photos and videos without the user having to click on a phishing link to give it remote access," wrote The New York Times, adding that the Israeli wonder-tool could also turn the target's mobile phone "into a tracking and recording device.",Nonetheless, L3Harris kicked off covert talks with NSO, claiming that US intelligence officials quietly supported its plans to purchase the firm's core spyware technology as well as a possible transfer of NSO personnel to the American defense contractor. What’s more, NSO's technology has long been "of intense interest" to the FBI and the CIA, according to NYT.,Thus, in March 2022, FBI Director Christopher Wray testified to Congress that the agency had bought NSO's spyware Pegasus, claiming that the agency acquired the tool for evaluation but did not use it.,"The FBI has not and did not use the NSO products operationally in any investigation," Wray told the lawmakers. "I can confirm that we bought a limited license for testing and investigation. We routinely evaluate technologies that are out there: what are the security concerns raised by those products?",Top Polish Politician Admits Country Bought Israeli Pegasus Spyware7 January, 11:30 GMT,The L3Harris-NSO negotiations continued in secret until June 2022, when the US and Israeli mainstream press leaked information about the possible sale, prompting a storm of criticism from the White House. According to The Guardian, Washington denied that the US intelligence community had ever been "supportive" of the deal. However, this possibility cannot be ruled out, according to Kwiatkowski.,"The outcry of US citizenry and media about illegal and harmful surveillance by the NSO group drove the Biden sanctions; Intel community bureaucrats and their contractors have very different interests, they want to use the most capable (and cost effective) software surveillance and tracking tools out there," she explains.,Kwiatkowski has no doubts that if NSO hacking technology were acquired, it would have been used on American citizens. Furthermore, she does not rule out that "it is already being used, much as before sanctions, and the purchase is in part designed to ensure its use can continue and be expanded.",According to Kwiatkowski, "if left only to lawyers and politicians, this purchase in some form… would proceed and happen, and ultimately serve as a relief from existing sanctions for several aspects of NSO Group's products and services.",Apparently, the "hypocritical and self-serving" deal was slowed down and stopped due to the fact that it was widely publicized, according to the former Pentagon analyst.,Report: US Intel Operatives Backed Plans to Buy Infamous NSO Group Before Negotiations Were Axed11 July, 01:26 GMT,Meanwhile, NSO Group is said to be involved in a broad campaign in the United States to get off Washington's blacklist, according to ProPublica nonprofit newsroom and Shomrim, an Israel-based nonpartisan news organization.,"NSO has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in the past year in payments to lobbyists, public relations companies and law firms in the US, in the hope of reversing the Biden administration’s November decision, according to public records filed under the Foreign Agent Registration Act and conversations with people familiar with the effort," ProPublica and Shomrim reported on 12 July.,Moreover, NSO is currently trying to get the matter raised during a meeting between US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid, according to the news organizations.,"So far, the lobbying campaign has generated little response," the report said. "NSO has not been told what it needs to do to remove itself from the list, according to the people familiar with the campaign."。 As artificial intelligence tools become increasingly accessible, concerns around misuse and consent are growing louder across the entertainment industry. Several actors have already voiced alarm over AI generated images that circulate online without permission. Now, actor Nivetha Thomas has added her voice to this ongoing conversation, issuing a strong public warning against the circulation of AI generated content that misuses her identity.A Firm Stand Against Digital MisuseTaking to her social media platforms, Nivetha directly addressed the issue, calling the creation and sharing of such images a serious violation of privacy. In a sharply worded note, she urged pages and users responsible for circulating AI generated visuals of her to remove the content immediately. She also appealed to the wider public to refrain from resharing or engaging with such material in any form, stressing that participation only legitimises an unethical practice.Nivetha described the misuse as deeply disturbing, unacceptable, and unlawful. She made it clear that her statement was being placed on record, and that anonymity would not shield those responsible. According to her, continued circulation of such content would be treated as deliberate misuse of her identity and could invite legal consequences. The message reflected a growing frustration among artists who feel exposed in an online ecosystem that often moves faster than regulation. It has come to my attention that AI-generated images misusing my identity and a recent photograph I shared on my social media are being circulated online.The creation and circulation of such content without consent is deeply disturbing, unacceptable, and unlawful. It… — Nivetha Thomas (@i_nivethathomas) December 17, 2025 Actors Push Back Against AI AbuseNivetha Thomas is not alone in raising concerns about artificial intelligence and its unchecked application. In recent months, several prominent actors including Shriya Saran, Aditi Rao Hydari, Keerthy Suresh, and Sai Pallavi have spoken openly about the harmful effects of AI generated images. Many of them have cautioned fans and social media users against participating in trends that cross ethical boundaries under the guise of creativity or admiration.Earlier this week, Sreeleela also shared a heartfelt message highlighting the darker side of technological advancement. Requesting social media users to stop supporting what she described as AI generated nonsense, the actor drew a clear line between using technology responsibly and abusing it. She pointed out that innovation is meant to simplify life, not create fear or insecurity, particularly for artists who already navigate intense public scrutiny.Sreeleela further argued that the misuse of AI is increasingly becoming a safety concern for actors, especially women, in the film industry. Her comments echoed a larger industry wide anxiety about deepfake content, manipulated images, and the psychological toll of losing control over one’s own likeness.Globally too, actors and creators have been demanding clearer legal frameworks to address AI related violations. From Hollywood strikes to public advisories by performers across industries, the message is consistent. Consent must remain central, even in the age of rapidly evolving technology. View this post on Instagram A post shared by SREELEELA (@sreeleela14) Nivetha Thomas and the Road AheadOn the professional front, Nivetha Thomas was last seen in the Telugu film 35 Chinna Katha Kaadu, directed by Nanda Kishore Emani. The film also featured Arundev Pothula, Vishwadev Rachakonda, and Priyadarshi Pulikonda in key roles. Known for her grounded performances and thoughtful choice of roles, Nivetha has built a reputation for balancing mainstream appeal with strong content driven cinema.Her decision to speak up now underscores how personal and pressing the issue of AI misuse has become for actors. It is no longer a distant technological debate, but a lived reality that affects dignity, safety, and mental wellbeing. By publicly drawing boundaries and warning of legal escalation, Nivetha joins a growing movement of artists demanding accountability in digital spaces.As conversations around artificial intelligence continue to evolve, voices like hers are pushing the industry and audiences alike to rethink where innovation ends and exploitation begins. Also Read: Nani resumes shooting for Tuck Jagadish。
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