UK campaigner targeted by Trump accuses tech giants of 'sociopathic greed' (www.theguardian.com)

Imran Ahmed, chief executive of the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), has been barred from the U.S. by the Trump administration, which accuses him of attempting to coerce tech companies into censoring American viewpoints. Ahmed, who resides in Washington D.C. with his family, received a temporary restraining order to prevent his deportation. He argues that his activism for accountability in social media and AI firms is the real reason behind the targeting, highlighting the ongoing struggle against what he describes as the "sociopathic greed" of these companies. This development is significant for the AI/ML community, as it underscores the tensions between tech giants and advocates seeking transparency and responsibility in the face of rising misinformation and hate speech online. The CCDH's reports have drawn attention to harmful AI outputs, such as troubling suggestions from the latest version of ChatGPT regarding sensitive topics. Ahmed's case reflects broader concerns about regulatory backlash against European efforts to control online content, with implications for future dialogue around tech accountability and the role of government in moderating discourse on platforms that utilize AI technologies.