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Rise of Border Industry and Surveillance Technologies
The chapter explores the projected growth of the border industry complex to $68 billion by 2025, fueled by global migration numbers. It discusses the militarization of borders, adoption of military technologies, and the diffusion of border surveillance tech into broader society, citing examples like New York City streets and sports stadiums. The conversation raises concerns about the repurposing of surveillance tech for various uses beyond border control, genetic surveillance through tools like CODIS, and the testing of AI lie detectors on migrants with potential implications for global border enforcement.