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U.S border control creates a virtual ‘Elvis avatar’ to screen visitors (and he can even tell if you are lying)
Be prepared for the next great transfer of wealth. Buy physical silver and storable food.
Elvis the virtual border guard is set to check people crossing the US/Mexico border, and is equipped with lie detecting software
dailymail.co.uk / By Mark Prigg / : 13:06 EST, 15 August 2012
The US Government today unveiled its latest weapon against illegal immigrants crossing the border from Mexico, and it is not what you might expect.
At first glance, he could the ultimate border control officer – unflappable, able to detect lies, and never needing a break.
However, he is also a virtual person called Elvis – complete with a slick black quiff.
Developed by University of Arizona researchers in collaboration with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the computer is known as the Automated Virtual Agent for Truth Assessments in Real-Time – or AVATAR – kiosk.
Elvis can interact with visitors to the US, and uses complex algorithms to monitor people and tell if they telling the truth.
He is already being trialled with ‘low risk’ passengers at Dennis DeConcini Port in Nogales, Arizona, and could soon be a common sight at airports around the US.
Thanks to BrotherJohnF
2012-08-15 21:10:52
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