When it comes to automation, I think the clear conclusion is that it can in no time be a shortcut to any matters of security, particularly those of national security. They aim to speed up the process, for sure, but without compromising these strict security parameters. That's something we have to constantly adjust and adapt to, particularly with the looming use and leveraging of AI and people seeking to come into this country. I think that's a worry that we are looking at and need to be ready for. This is a department that was criticized, I think rightly, for doing a lot by hand. That human aspect can make some errors, but I think the automation can also make some.
On September 19th, 2024. See this statement in context.