FIA defends airport passenger profiling and phone checks
Arab News Pakistan led with the FIA's use of artificial intelligence-based profiling to identify suspected human smugglers and mentioned phone checks as part of the measures. ProPakistani highlighted the FIA's defense of phone checks at airports following a privacy backlash, emphasizing public concern over the practice. While both outlets covered the FIA's justification, ProPakistani placed greater emphasis on the backlash and privacy concerns.
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FIA Defends Phone Checks at Airports Following Privacy Backlash
Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has defended its use of AI tools to identify high-risk passengers at airports, as well… Read More The post FIA Defends Phone Checks at Airports Following Privacy Backlash appeared first on ProPakistani.
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Pakistan’s FIA defends passenger profiling, phone checks at airports to curb human smuggling
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Sunday defended its artificial intelligence-based profiling of passengers to identify suspected human smugglers and examination of mobile phones in “high-risk” cases to curb human smuggling, with legal experts saying these searches may exceed the agency’s authority and infringe upon constitutional privacy rights. Pakistan has stepped u...
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