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· August 29, 2026
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Key points Greg Abbott, who has instructed agencies to pause their funding. Scrutiny of AI-powered surveillance devices has increased.
Scrutiny of AI-powered surveillance devices has increased.
As a result, funding for these devices has been put on hold by state agencies.
This move comes after an order from Gov. Greg Abbott, who has instructed agencies to pause their funding.
Further information about this development is available.
Details are limited, but it is known that the order affects funding for certain surveillance devices.
The order applies to state agencies and their funding for these devices.
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Published: August 29, 2026 ·
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