LexisNexis Sold Face Recognition, Spy Tools to CBP
LexisNexis sold face recognition, phone tracking, and other surveillance technology to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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LexisNexis sold face recognition, phone tracking, and other surveillance technology to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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