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British Tourists May Soon Face AI ‘Lie Detector’ Tests When Entering European Union

If the AI detects any signs of deception or suspicious behavior, the passenger’s details will be flagged for further investigation by an immigration officer.

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Travelers at Heathrow Airport, which recently apologized to passengers whose travels have been disrupted by staff shortages, June 22, 2022. AP/Frank Augstein, file
JOSEPH CURL
JOSEPH CURL

Tourists from the United Kingdom may face additional hurdles when traveling to Europe later this year as new AI-powered “lie detector” tests are introduced at border checkpoints.

The European Union is taking steps to enhance border security in the wake of Brexit, with new technologies potentially impacting family vacations. Advanced scanners, equipped with artificial intelligence, will scrutinize passengers’ body language and facial expressions at airports and ferry ports as they complete entry forms.

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JOSEPH CURL
JOSEPH CURL

Mr. Curl covered the White House for a dozen years as a correspondent for the Washington Times. He also ran the Drudge Report for four years as the morning editor.

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