Matt Burgess / Wired: Finland, Canada, the US, and other countries are testing tech for passport-free travel, including facial recognition and a “digital travel credential” — Smartphones and face recognition are being combined to create new digital travel documents. The paper passport’s days are numbered—despite new privacy risks.
I’m sure this system will be infallible, and no poor soul will be trapped in airport customs because of a digital fuckup.
Looking at it through a darker lense…yeah this just feels like a black mirror episode.
Can’t wait to travel with a silicon face mask of some celebrity to get my free upgrade to business class. Totally can’t envision any more sinister scenarios for somewhat skilled makeup artists.