Football Games Are Becoming Government Surveillance Hubs

Taylor Lorenz • November 14, 2025

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Tech journalist Taylor Lorenz explores internet culture, social media trends, Silicon Valley news, technology, influencers and the creator economy's impact on culture, politics, business, and more. Author of the bestselling book Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet, host of Power User podcast, and founder of the tech and online culture newsletter User Magazine.

Football Games Are Becoming Government Surveillance Hubs

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