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01 / Field notes3 September 2026

AI surveillance at the 2026 World Cup: what fans didn't see

Facial authentication, AI cameras and counter-drone systems were all deployed around the 2026 World Cup. Here is what the evidence actually shows, and what it means for rights holders and sponsors.

Ahmad Khamis / 10 min readRead the story

Evidence before assumptions.

A closer look at the changes shaping
the next generation of partnerships.