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USA’s Venezuela takeover comes with bonus exposure to Chinese AI surveillance tech

The United States' takeover of Venezuela's government has given American officials exposure to Chinese AI surveillance technology deployed in the country, according to The Register. The report ties the situation to broader concerns about Chinese-made monitoring systems and their reach into Western-held territory.

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USA’s Venezuela takeover comes with bonus exposure to Chinese AI surveillance tech
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