Times of San Diego news
Times of San Diego appears in 3 stories we have published in September 2026, mostly in our Policy and Technology coverage. It is most often reported alongside MIT Technology Review, Anduril and Electronic Frontier Foundation.
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AI border surveillance fails to prevent migrant deaths
Graciela Gómez Hernández, a 30-year-old migrant, died in September 2025 while attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border near San Diego. She was within range of an AI-equipped surveillance tower, part of a billion-dollar border security system that has failed to prevent hundreds of deaths in recent years. An investigation reveals systemic gaps in accountability, maintenance, and effectiveness, raising questions about the role of technology in immigration policy.
23 September 2026
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AI border surveillance fails to prevent migrant deaths
An investigation reveals how AI-equipped surveillance towers at the U.S.-Mexico border have failed to prevent hundreds of migrant deaths, despite billion-dollar investments.
Investigation Maps Nearly 4,000 Migrant Deaths Near Border Surveillance Towers
A 15-month investigation by MIT Technology Review reveals gaps in data, transparency, and surveillance technology at the US-Mexico border.
The US Border’s Virtual Wall: Billions Spent, Thousands Dead, and AI Failures Exposed
MIT Technology Review exposes systemic flaws in the US border surveillance system, including AI failures and lack of accountability, despite $1B+ in funding.