Graphite, the Israeli spyware acquired by ICE | AI News Digest
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reactivated a $2 million contract with Paragon Solutions, an Israeli spyware company, to use its powerful Graphite software for surveillance. This decision comes after a review period following concerns about the misuse of the technology abroad. Critics warn that the use of such spyware raises significant ethical and privacy concerns, particularly regarding its potential application against immigrant communities and political dissenters. The acquisition of Graphite is part of ICE's broader strategy to enhance its enforcement operations under the Department of Homeland Security.
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