Digitalization and Migration Control - The Transparent Refugee

Explore how digital technologies are being used to negatively impact the lives of refugees in this thought-provoking conference talk from the 37C3 event. Delve into the ethical concerns surrounding digital payment cards, AI-driven migration prediction, digitized European border controls, and other technological measures aimed at reducing the "pull factor of humanity." Examine controversial systems like the Central Register of Foreigners, BAMF IT assistance programs, and new legislation designed to accelerate deportations. Gain critical insights into how governments are expanding digital control mechanisms with little public scrutiny, challenging the hacker ethic that "computers can change your life for the better." Consider the broader implications of using technology to restrict freedoms and manage migration in ways that often go unnoticed by the general public.