Since Donald Trump regained the presidency, a drastic shift toward a techno-surveillance state has emerged in the U.S., with extensive use of AI tools to monitor individuals, particularly targeting immigrants, students, and transient foreigners. This uptick in surveillance, supported by substantial budgets and private tech companies, marks a critical moment where Washington openly acknowledges its surveillance operations, a departure from previous denials. Activists like Esra'a Al Shafei highlight that this system has been years in the making, built upon bipartisan acceptance of invasive monitoring practices linked to national security and crime prevention.
Since Trump returned to the White House, the U.S. government has ramped up its techno-surveillance state, using AI tools to monitor thousands without judicial review.
Bipartisan support has normalized invasive technological practices in law enforcement and military for decades, creating a foundation for current surveillance efforts.
The use of sophisticated tools like Babel X and SocialNet by the DHS and ICE reveals the extensive measures being taken to surveil immigrants and travelers.
Activist Esra'a Al Shafei emphasizes that the surge in surveillance is driven by significant funding, constantly adding layers to an already established system.
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