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Airport Security Brain Fingerprinting

Behavioral Intent Research

— December 3, 2008 — Social Good
Metal detectors at airports will soon be a thing of the past, as modern technology R & D efforts include human brain fingerprinting as a means to detect criminal “intent.”

Research is being conducted by several Israeli-based security companies.

“We are seeing a needed paradigm shift when it comes to security,” said Omer Laviv, CEO of Athena S3. 

“This ‘brain-fingerprinting,’ or technology which checks for behavioral intent, is much more developed than we think,” He added.

While the intent is to make airport security more efficient and speed passengers through security check points, reading emotional strain via technology can cause more problems than they are worth, especially if you consider the ordinary stress parents feel while traveling with children, those traveling with health issues, and people who are simply stressed when they have to travel at all.

I also have a problem with the evasiveness of the technology. The intent is good, but the uses of the technology can be dangerous and potentially pose a risk to human rights.
Trend Themes
1. Brain Fingerprinting - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Development of advanced technology for detecting criminal intent through behavioral analysis.
2. Efficient Airport Security - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementation of innovative technologies to enhance airport security and streamline the passenger screening process.
3. Ethical Concerns in Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Addressing the potential risks and challenges related to the use of technology, particularly in terms of human rights.
Industry Implications
1. Security Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing advanced security solutions that leverage behavioral analysis and brain fingerprinting technology.
2. Travel and Transportation - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing efficient and passenger-friendly airport security measures to enhance the overall travel experience.
3. Ethics and Human Rights - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Promoting ethical considerations and ensuring human rights are protected in the development and implementation of new technologies.
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