New laws will need to be introduced to use facial recognition at the airport and Sea Terminal.
So says Justice and Home Affairs Minister Jane Poole-Wilson as she faced questions on the subject in the House of Keys this week.
Douglas North MHK David Ashford asked about the AI-driven technology and when it might be introduced.
Mrs Poole-Wilson said a new bill would be needed to use it on the Island:
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