This was bound to happen as technologies advance. There has to be a clear line at which point AML can no longer infringe on our rights.
Government bureaucrats and global standards setting bodies will always use the excuse that they want to stop crime in order to get as much information on you as is possible.
Since algorithms are much more powerful today, I'm sure the excuse will be used after a major crime event happens around the world To use novel, innovative technologies to prevent crime and anti-money laundering.
Compliance is a mind virus and unfortunately most of the companies around the world including Bitcoin companies are heavily infected. It turns value-based, honest businesses into mindless zombies who bend over for any requirement that is sent their way.
In the government I work for, whenever the term AML or anti-money laundering is used, laws just pass without question. There is practically zero debate on these types of laws because "everyone agrees that we must stop criminals"