Make Me Smart Trump administration gives ICE access to Medicaid records
Jul 18, 2025
The Trump administration's move to allow ICE access to Medicaid records raises serious privacy concerns for millions. Upcoming executive orders targeting 'woke AI' are also on the agenda, revealing an effort to enforce political neutrality. A UK company introduces robot dogs to tackle healthcare labor shortages, blending innovation with ethical considerations. Meanwhile, the rise of 'algospeak' showcases how social media shapes communication. Finally, looming cuts to public media funding underline the urgent need for community support.
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AI Politics Influence Tech Policy
- The White House plans executive orders requiring AI models for federal contracts to be politically neutral and unbiased.
- Efforts target so-called "woke AI," aligning with Trump administration's moves against diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Challenges in AI Content Moderation
- Attempts to remove bias from AI can lead to unpredictable, offensive outputs if content moderation is dialed back too much.
- AI moderation must balance accuracy, fairness, and preventing inflammatory content.
Medicaid Data Sharing with ICE
- Medicaid data is now being shared with ICE to track undocumented immigrants.
- Emergency Medicaid use by undocumented immigrants complicates the enforcement and healthcare balance.