Secretive DHS 'Predictive Policing' Unit Analyzes Americans' Financial Habits, Stops Them
abraham · hn · 2026-09-08
A 404 Media investigation reveals a secretive DHS "predictive policing" unit is analyzing Americans' financial habits and pulling people over based on that analysis. The practice applies AI-driven behavioral prediction directly to law enforcement, raising serious questions about mass surveillance, proportionality, and algorithmic accountability. The report draws on internal documents and enforcement records.
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