She died at the San Diego border. A surveillance camera was in plain sight

A joint investigation by MIT Technology Review and the Times of San Diego reveals significant failures in border surveillance technology. Despite billions of dollars invested in AI-powered camera towers designed to track and intercept border-crossers, the technology has failed to prevent migrant deaths. The investigation highlights the case of Graciela Gómez Hernández, who died in the Otay Mountain Wilderness while within the line of sight of a General Dynamics surveillance tower. Analysis indicates that hundreds of migrant remains have been discovered within the operational range of these cameras, with many located in areas where the terrain offered a clear view. While these systems are intended to enhance border security, the findings suggest a disconnect between surveillance capabilities and humanitarian outcomes, as many individuals perish from exposure in areas that are technically under constant observation by advanced monitoring equipment.