Soccer Fans, You’re Being Watched

Wired · Jun 10, 2026, 10:00 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Why this matters: a development in AI with implications for how people work, create, and decide.

From anti-drone tech to face recognition, 2026 World Cup stadiums in the US, Canada, and Mexico are subjecting fans to an array of surveillance tech. Here’s what you need to know.

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Soccer Fans, You’re Being Watched

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