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The Coming Battle for Aviation Data
As AI becomes part of aviation operations, who controls the data used to shape decisions, and under what conditions?
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Reporting, analysis and informed argument about AI in aviation, supported by evidence.
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Whose Face Is It?
As facial recognition spreads through airport terminals, who checks that the system behind the gate does what passengers were told, and can a passenger still choose not to use it?
A close examination of biometric identity, informed consent and what independent scrutiny reveals about airport systems.
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