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Argentina: Unchecked deployment of AI-driven surveillance reinforces a techno-authoritarian infrastructure of social control
Amnesty International News
Argentina's expanded use of surveillance technologies under the Javier Milei administration has increased state surveillance capabilities, profiling, and reprisals, creating a chilling effect on privacy and freedom of expression. A new report documents institutional reforms that facilitate this techno-authoritarian infrastructure of social control.
Censorship in Chinese AI models can be undone, new research shows
AI Incident Database
New research demonstrates that censorship in Chinese AI models, such as those denying the existence of Uyghur detention camps, can be circumvented. This poses a significant risk for the spread of disinformation and the undermining of human rights, as AI systems can be manipulated to generate or conceal politically sensitive information.
EFF's Policy Position on ALPR Surveillance: Eliminate It and Reduce Its Harms
Electronic Frontier Foundation
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) advocates for the elimination of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) mass surveillance, arguing that these systems are irredeemably harmful. ALPRs create searchable maps of individuals' movements, feeding databases accessible by law enforcement and private entities, thus enabling indiscriminate tracking regardless of suspicion.
404 Media x The Intercept Live: How AI Is Used to Surveil and Kill
404 Media
This article discusses how private companies facilitate government surveillance using AI and the application of AI in warfare. It highlights the dual concerns of AI-enabled surveillance and its use in military conflicts, impacting civilian populations and political dissidents.
Leaked Document Shows the Surveillance Tech at ICE’s Fingertips
404 Media
A leaked document reveals the extensive surveillance technology available to ICE, including phone location data, social media monitoring, and online undercover tools. This highlights the expanding scope of state-led, AI-enabled surveillance infrastructure.