Petra Molnar

Petra Molnar discusses how borders have become a testing ground for AI technologies impacting migrants. The podcast explores the use of advanced surveillance measures, the rise of the border industry complex, economic incentives for EU border enforcement, challenges with surveillance tech, and the need for long-term solutions for migrants.

Petra Molnar, an anthropologist and immigration lawyer, delves into the impact of AI on border enforcement. She discusses how technology is used to surveil migrants, raising crucial human rights concerns. The conversation reveals the dehumanizing effects of this tech, highlighting its role in the criminalization of asylum seekers. Molnar critiques the profit motives behind companies like Palantir and Amazon, illustrating the chilling consequences of automated systems in our immigration policies. The episode is a thought-provoking examination of ethics and accountability in the age of AI.

Petra Molnar, Associate Director at the Refugee Law Lab and a researcher focusing on migration technology and human rights, discusses the implications of using surveillance technology to monitor released immigrants. She reveals how tools like smartphone apps and ankle monitors can act as 'digital shackles,' causing psychological distress. Molnar emphasizes the need for meaningful scrutiny of immigration tech, advocating for human rights-respecting designs. She also highlights the potential benefits of technology when it supports asylum seekers effectively.

Petra Molnar, a lawyer, anthropologist, and author, shares her insights from her new book on the intersections of migration and technology. She discusses the asylum process and the emerging term 'crimmigration,' unpacking how AI shapes immigration decisions. Petra emphasizes ethical concerns about surveillance technologies at borders and the psychological toll on migrants. The impact of COVID-19 on migration patterns and narratives highlights the complexities of human rights in a technologically driven world.

Petra Molnar, Associate Director at the Refugee Law Lab, discusses the controversial use of surveillance technology in monitoring immigrants released from detention. She highlights the intrusive nature of such technology, describing it as a form of 'digital shackles.' Molnar explains the challenges posed by glitchy smartphone apps that hinder asylum seekers' compliance. She also addresses the psychological impacts of constant surveillance and contrasts it with technology that can genuinely help refugees, advocating for humane and transparent oversight.