Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has awarded a $5.7 million contract for AI-driven social media surveillance software called Zignal Labs, which is also used by the Israeli military and the Pentagon. This contract aims to enhance ICE's social media monitoring capabilities, raising concerns about the implications for immigrant rights and privacy. Advocates warn that such surveillance tools may specifically target political speech and dissent among immigrant communities.
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