Tech Billionaires Are Now Shaping the Militarization of American Cities
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The article discusses how tech billionaires are influencing the militarization of American cities, sparking concerns about surveillance and the role of technology in law enforcement, with commenters questioning the implications and motivations behind these developments.
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