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Experts warn that the use of AI, biometric surveillance, and algorithmic risk profiling by US agencies to monitor migrants at the Mexico-US border is leading to violations of privacy and human rights. These systems collect sensitive biometric and social data, creating digital profiles that may be biased and discriminatory.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions AI systems used in migration control that assign risk profiles and collect biometric and social data, which can lead to violations of human rights and privacy. These harms are occurring as the systems are actively used in border management. The AI systems' development and use have directly led to these harms, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The article does not merely warn about potential future harm but describes current practices causing harm, so it is not an AI Hazard. It is not Complementary Information because the main focus is on the harms caused by AI use, not on responses or updates. It is not Beneficial Use since the AI systems are the source of harm, not solely countermeasures to external harm. Therefore, the classification is AI Incident.[AI generated]