Securus Technologies is piloting an AI model designed to analyze communications from inmates, including phone calls, texts, and emails, to predict and prevent crimes. The company has trained its AI using a vast database of recorded conversations, claiming it can detect criminal activity early. While Securus asserts that its tools have disrupted serious crimes, critics argue that inmates are not adequately informed about how their data is used. Concerns about privacy and consent are heightened by the fact that inmates pay for these calls. Recent regulatory changes allow Securus to fund its AI initiatives using fees collected from inmates, which has sparked backlash from prison advocates. The Federal Communications Commission has been involved in discussions about the funding of these monitoring tools, with some officials dissenting against the financial burden placed on incarcerated individuals and their families.