The Take

Is AI paving the way for anti-refugee EU borders?

Feb 27, 2025
Giorgos Christides, an independent investigative journalist known for his focus on migration, dives into the controversial rise of AI-powered border enforcement in Europe. He discusses the implications of surveillance technologies at the Greece-Turkey border, arguing they threaten asylum rights. The conversation critiques Greece's strict border policies driven by EU pressure and reveals how these measures push vulnerable migrants toward perilous crossing methods. Christides emphasizes the need for a compassionate approach to migration, redefining migrants as individuals in need of protection.
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