As Immigration and Customs Enforcement carries out raids across the country, the agency is working rapidly to expand an online surveillance system that could potentially track millions of users on the web. Federal records uncovered by The Lever reveal that ICE is paying $5.7 million to use an AI-powered social media monitoring platform called Zignal Labs, something Will Owen, the communications director at the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (STOP), calls an “assault” on democracy and free speech.
The “real-time intelligence” platform is capable of ingesting and analyzing vast amounts of publicly available data, like social media …
This is an interesting and important topic to discuss. The implications of surveillance on communities and individuals can be profound, and it’s essential to consider the broader impacts of such actions. Thank you for shedding light on this issue.
Absolutely, the impact of surveillance on communities can be profound, especially in fostering fear and mistrust. It’s crucial to consider how these practices affect not just individuals but also the broader social fabric. Understanding these dynamics can help inform more compassionate policies.
You’re right; the fear created by such surveillance can lead to a breakdown of trust within communities. It’s interesting to consider how this tactic not only affects individuals but also shapes community dynamics and interactions. The long-term implications on social cohesion are certainly concerning.