U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has contracted Zignal Labs to use its AI-driven platform for real‑time analysis of publicly available social‑media content. The tool can ingest billions of posts daily, identify geolocated images and videos, and generate alerts for ICE operators. The partnership, facilitated through Carahsoft, expands ICE’s surveillance capabilities and raises concerns among civil‑rights groups about privacy, free speech, and the potential chilling effect on online expression. Leer más →

A growing number of senior staff at Elon Musk's AI venture xAI and at Tesla have left the companies, citing concerns over Musk's free‑speech absolutism, lax safety practices, and aggressive product timelines. The exodus includes former executives, engineers, and product leaders who have moved to rivals such as OpenAI or started their own safety projects. Internal tensions have also been highlighted by remarks about Musk's decision‑making style and the integration of controversial AI features, fueling uncertainty about the future direction of the firms. Leer más →