Homeland Security using “Babel X” to link SSNs to social media posts
Sep 10, 2023 - news.ycombinator.com
The article discusses the use of an AI tool, Babel X, by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Border Patrol, and other government agencies to monitor the online discussions of citizens and immigrants. The tool is used to link these discussions to the individuals' Social Security Numbers.
The article suggests that Facebook's LifeLog project was an initial step in this direction. The use of such surveillance technology has been accelerated due to the availability of low-cost AI. The aim is to track and analyze online discussions for potential security threats.
Key takeaways:
Homeland Security, Border Patrol, and other government agencies are tracking online discussions of citizens and immigrants.
These discussions are being tied to the individuals' Social Security Numbers.
The effort appears to be accelerating with the advent of low-cost AI.
The article linked discusses a tool called Babel X, used by DHS to monitor social media of citizens and refugees.
