With Trump's election as president, one of his campaign promises was to launch the largest immigration deportation effort in U.S. history. On September 12, 2024, during an event in Tucson, Arizona, Trump stated that he would initiate this action, particularly targeting immigrants with criminal records. He appointed immigration hardliner Thomas Homan as the "Border Czar" and Stephen Miller as the Deputy Chief of Policy, indicating that the new administration would take a radical stance on immigration issues.
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Although Trump mentioned starting deportations with criminals, he also plans to eliminate temporary protected status, stating that after the election results, he "has no choice" but to push for mass deportations, without providing a specific cost estimate. Homan had previously stated that all illegal residents are under consideration for deportation, suggesting the establishment of an "unprecedented deportation force."
However, the complexity of implementing these plans raises concerns, as artificial intelligence (AI) technology may play a significant role. During Trump's first term, AI was not widely used, but today this technology has been adopted by various government agencies, and the Biden administration has begun to recognize its application in homeland security.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently established an AI Safety and Security Committee and allocated $5 million in the 2025 budget to set up an AI office, aimed at promoting the "responsible use" of AI. Some experts have expressed concerns that the DHS's mission may shift towards deporting immigrants, and using untested AI technology could lead to issues.
Many experts in immigration technology worry that under Trump's administration, AI will be used as a tool for mass surveillance and deportation. AI could automate processes in immigration decisions, potentially leading to neglect of privacy and due process.
Research indicates that AI technology has already been applied in border areas, such as drones and sensor towers equipped with AI, capable of monitoring the border 24/7. It is expected that the use of these technologies will expand further under Trump’s administration, possibly even leading to automated patrols.
While these technologies can enhance border security, they may also raise privacy concerns and could lead to misidentifications. Many experts warn that AI systems could mistakenly label legal residents as illegal immigrants, causing devastating effects on families and communities.
Although some immigration lawyers express optimism about the use of AI technology, believing it could promote flexibility in laws and procedures, overall, there remains much uncertainty and potential risk regarding how the Trump administration will utilize AI in immigration policy.
Key Points:
🌐 Trump plans to implement the largest immigration deportation in U.S. history, focusing on those with criminal records.
🤖 Artificial intelligence will play a significant role in the deportation process, potentially impacting privacy and due process.
🔍 Experts warn that AI technology could lead to misidentifications, posing risks to legal residents.
