‘It improves targeting’: Americans under threat from Chinese facial recognition systems, Rubio warns

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Chinese facial recognition technology is spreading to cities around the world, heightening the risk of travel for U.S. government officials and even private citizens, according to a top lawmaker.

“It improves targeting,” Republican Sen. Marco Rubio told the Washington Examiner. “That sort of activity could imperil Americans traveling abroad, including those who are involved in the business sector, not just those involved in intelligence and diplomacy.”

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