Surprise, surprise: CBP officers are misusing surveillance tech
Officers allegedly abused databases that can draw from sources like license plate readers and facial recognition.
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Published: 13 August 2026
Source: Engadget AI
Category: News
Topics: Privacy
Retrieved: 14 August 2026
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