Ecuador Plans AI-Powered Border Control with UAE Partnership

What happened

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa announced a partnership with the United Arab Emirates to implement an AI-based border control system, EDGE, along borders with Colombia and Peru. The initiative aims to enhance detection of illicit activities, but details on cost, timeline, and equipment remain undisclosed.

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