Despite the article title being technically true but misleading it was an interesting read.
These really are just ankle monitors that were redesigned during the Biden administration to look less obvious to other people to reduce the stigma.
One of the key things I’m curious about is if it really is that hard for someone being monitored to contact an agent. If so they should probably list a phone number on the watch to call.
I’m also curious about whether this is being used by non-ICE agents as a replacement for ankle monitors as well.
There was a paragraph about AI somewhere in the middle.
> The AI efficiency narrative provides the perfect cover for these layoffs. Companies can frame headcount reduction as “leveraging AI to increase productivity” or “optimizing for the future of work.” It sounds forward-thinking and strategic rather than admitting they failed to manage performance or simply want to cut costs. Whether AI actually replaces the laid-off workers’ productivity is rarely measured or proven, but the narrative sells well to investors and the media.
I'm not saying things aren't a mess and that some shelves won't go empty.
However, it is worth noting that CEOs also have a vested interest in trying to reduce tariffs. And they would absolutely fearmonger if they thought it would help them.
These really are just ankle monitors that were redesigned during the Biden administration to look less obvious to other people to reduce the stigma.
One of the key things I’m curious about is if it really is that hard for someone being monitored to contact an agent. If so they should probably list a phone number on the watch to call.
I’m also curious about whether this is being used by non-ICE agents as a replacement for ankle monitors as well.