could

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Some privacy and policing experts said the technology could be vulnerable to cyberattacks, lead to abuses of force, or divert resources from more effective safety measures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

A spokesperson for the San Bernardino Police Department could not be reached for comment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Thompson’s Barkley comforted a distraught faux-Bondi by saying she could have a future in sports.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

But one well-informed Serbian source told the BBC this could happen as early as Monday, when Serbian authorities are expected to release the first results of their investigation.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“Oh! There’s a stage back there, too. Maybe we could film something here? The place is huge.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith