The Worries About AI in Trump’s Social Media Surveillance

Published on April 20, 2025

DHS is using AI-enabled social media surveillance, as illustrated by public records showing the agency has contracted with four different companies selling social media monitoring software. This article quotes experts who highlight the heightened risk of “automation bias” where these companies are selling AI-enabled software.

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Source: Alfred Ng, Politico (April 8, 2025)
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