ICE Is Paying a Controversial AI Firm to Hide the Identities of Agents

theintercept.com·Karl Loftus·2026-09-02T14:39:36.000Z
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Investigative Journalism

This article is investigative reporting that documents findings through evidence and sourcing. It is not considered a psychological operation.

ICE is using a new AI tool from a company called ZeroFox to hide the identities of its employees online, which critics worry could be used to target whistleblowers or activists instead of just protecting staff. The company has a history of labeling peaceful protesters as threats, and experts fear this technology might be abused to silence government critics. The article raises concerns that the program could make it harder to hold ICE accountable for its actions.

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