FBI's Operation Playpen: Controversial Tactics, Lasting Impact
Operation Playpen: A Controversial Takedown Operation Playpen, a 2015 FBI operation targeting a website distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM), remains a highly debated topic. The operation's success in arresting thousands of individuals is undeniable, yet the methods employed—secretly taking over and running the website to monitor its users—sparked significant ethical and legal controversies. This article examines the operation's complexities, its lasting impact on law enforcement strategies, and the enduring questions it raises....