A secretive, insidious AI border is being implemented along the South coast of England. An increasingly militarised network of AI surveillance technology is being rolled to scan for people seeking safety in the UK.
Over the last few years, the UK Government is contracting tech and defence companies to implement surveillance technologies, such as drones (Tekever and Schiebel), manned-aircraft (PAL Aerospace), and autonomous surveillance towers (ASTs) (Sirius Insight and Anduril) to monitor the Channel. While the Home Office claims this technology exists to assist in search and rescue operations, new groundbreaking research has found that the surveillance data and imagery is being used for a much more sinister purpose.
Together with researcher Samuel Storey, UK charity the Migrants’ Rights Network are trying to map the state of surveillance on the UK’s coast. However, in an increasingly opaque policy landscape where the State and their friends at tech companies attempt to shield themselves from scrutiny, trying to raise awareness of this is not without its challenges.
At this event, we will be screening Samuel Storey’s film: ‘Standing at the Gates of the Digital Hostile Environment: Britain's Anduril Maritime Sentry Towers’ detailing his initial investigation and mapping of autonomous surveillance towers. This will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A, where you will get the exclusive opportunity to hear an update on Sam’s research, as well as insight from experts investigating data-sharing agreements and the increasing use of surveillance technology on migrants.
AGENDA
- 17:30 Arrival
- 18:00 Welcome and film screening
- 19:00 Panel discussion
- 19:30 Q&A session & networking
- 20:30: Event concludes
Accessibility information:
- The venue has a ramp to make the front door accessible for wheelchair users
- Accessible toilets in the Welcome Hall
- Lift access
If you have any other accessibility requirements, please email events@migrantsrights.org.uk
Soft drinks and snacks will be provided courtesy of Lush Giving
