Surveillance tech advances by Joe Biden could aid in Donald Trump's promised crackdown on immigration
The incoming Trump administration is poised to leverage AI-powered tools, including a "Hurricane Score" algorithm and the SmartLINK surveillance app, to escalate immigration enforcement. These technologies, already employed by the Biden administration, assist in tracking, detaining, and deporting immigrants. Civil rights groups express concerns about fairness and data privacy, while private prison companies anticipate increased demand for their services.