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I fly often. 2 flights ago coming home to the US the border patrol flagged me into “pilot/flight attendant lane” as it was open.

I walked up and within 1 second of getting to the US border agent he said “hello Mr.botos, passport please.”

I’m here on hacker news so I’m both not surprised at the speed of technology but it’s jarring.

He knew who I was before I could even read his name badge. I don’t have global entry, but I do have precheck.

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I have neither and I was admitted through SFO based solely on facial recognition. My passport never left my pocket.

Was exactly the feeling you're describing: whoa that was cool, but holy shit the ramifications are potentially terrifying.

If it makes you feel better, they trim down the list of people to match to based on who is expected to arrive.

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