William Antonelli Reported On How The Government Is Using AI Tools For Deportations

by | April 24, 2025

For Context, William Antonelli spoke to civil digital rights experts about how the Trump administration is using AI tools to boost deportations.

The report shines light on how this data can often be inaccurate due to “hallucinations” and how these “surveillance systems do not just target immigrants but rather all U.S. residents, citizens or not.” 

In his article, Antonelli interviewed an expert who said that “accuracy is not a priority for the Trump administration that is more concerned with meeting deportation targets.” 

Antonelli’s writing has appeared in The Guardian, Polygon, and other outlets.

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