Over 1,100 automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras are within five miles of US World Cup stadiums, primarily manufactured by Flock Safety. These cameras log vehicle data, raising concerns about potential misuse for surveillance, with activists pushing for transparency and legislative limits.
US President Donald Trump's delegation in China operates under 'digital lockdown' due to US government's longstanding assumption of potential surveillance, with officials using temporary 'clean' devices and avoiding personal electronics.
A torpedo-shaped device discovered near the Lombok Strait, a key deepwater passage between the Pacific and Indian oceans, has raised concerns about undersea surveillance capabilities. The strait is closely monitored by the United States and Australia. China stated it conducts marine research in accordance with international law and noted such equipment could drift due to malfunctions. Analysts said such devices could map seabeds, collect oceanographic data, monitor naval traffic and identify routes or infrastructure critical in a crisis.
