The 'Unsettling,' Nearly Normalized Surveillance Tech Monitoring the U.S.-Mexico Border

Summary

The article discusses the evolution of surveillance technologies along the U.S.–Mexico border, highlighting the increasing use of machine learning and AI to monitor border crossings and daily activities in towns like Nogales, Arizona. Key points include how these technologies have become normalized in border communities and their impact on residents' lives. Tags like 'Twin cities,' 'Borders of the United States,' and 'Nogales, Arizona' relate to geographical and urban aspects discussed, while 'Surveillance' and 'Machine learning' connect to the technological focus of the surveillance practices outlined.