Petra Molnar discusses how borders have become a testing ground for AI technologies impacting migrants. The podcast explores the use of advanced surveillance measures, the rise of the border industry complex, economic incentives for EU border enforcement, challenges with surveillance tech, and the need for long-term solutions for migrants.

Petra Molnar, a lawyer, anthropologist, and author, shares her insights from her new book on the intersections of migration and technology. She discusses the asylum process and the emerging term 'crimmigration,' unpacking how AI shapes immigration decisions. Petra emphasizes ethical concerns about surveillance technologies at borders and the psychological toll on migrants. The impact of COVID-19 on migration patterns and narratives highlights the complexities of human rights in a technologically driven world.

Petra Molnar is a lawyer and anthropologist, known for her work on migration and technology, including her book 'The Walls Have Eyes.' She discusses the troubling intersection of mass migration and technological surveillance, highlighting how AI is reshaping border policies. Molnar shares her experiences as a refugee worker, illustrating bureaucratic barriers faced by migrants. She also emphasizes the importance of compassion amidst systemic dehumanization, advocating for tech workers to shape ethical technology development in migration contexts.