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Join us in this episode of the Lean to the Left podcast as we dive into the critical issues surrounding immigration, AI technology, and human rights and migrant abuse with author and attorney Petra Molnar.

We discuss her book, 'The Walls Have Eyes: Surviving Migration in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,' which chronicles her six-year journey examining the impact of AI on migration globally, which she says is fraught with abuse.

Petra sheds light on Trump's mass deportation plan, the broader implications of AI and surveillance at borders, and the role of the profit-driven private sector in the border security industry. She also highlights her work with the Migration and Technology Monitor Project.

This episode is a must-watch for those concerned about human rights, technology, and the future of immigration policies.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to Immigration Issues

00:17 Meet Petra Monar: Migration Expert

01:11 The Role of Technology in Migration

02:24 Surveillance and Deportation Concerns

04:14 Global Impact of Surveillance on Migrants

09:55 Tech Companies Profiting from Borders

16:47 Migration and Technology Monitor Project

20:39 Personal Migration Journey and Conclusion

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