In a recent episode of Uncanny Valley, the hosts Brian Barrett, Leah Feiger, and Zoë Schiffer delve into a significant revelation regarding ICE’s expansion plans under the Trump administration. They discuss how ICE aims to extend its presence to nearly every state in the U.S., setting up operations in urban centers and areas close to schools and medical facilities.
The episode also zeroes in on Palantir, the controversial data analytics firm that collaborates with ICE. The hosts highlight the growing ethical concerns among Palantir employees, which were brought to light by CEO Alex Karp’s lengthy non-responsive video addressing their worries. In addition, the discussion features a WIRED writer’s experience using OpenClaw, an AI assistant, for a week, offering insights into the capabilities and limitations of such technology.
In their conversations, the hosts emphasize the alarming nature of ICE’s stealthy expansion and the implications it holds for communities across the nation. The discussion underscores a crucial moment where employee activism resurfaces within Silicon Valley, especially in response to government contracts that engage with ICE.
Notable articles featured in the episode:
- Alex Karp on Employee Concerns at Palantir
- ICE Expansion Across the U.S.
- The Ethics of AI Assistants
Listeners interested in the evolving interaction between technology, ethics, and immigration enforcement will find this episode particularly compelling.
