Nowhere is this clearer than in the travel industry, where airlines such as Qantas tout facial recognition as the key to a smoother journey. At the same time, schools are trialling facial recognition for everything from classroom entry to paying in the cafeteria. For children, facial recognition is quietly becoming the default, despite very real risks. In a world where banks and tech platforms may increasingly rely on facial recognition for access, the stakes are very high. Imagine being wrongly placed on a watchlist because of a facial recognition error, leading to delays and interrogations every time you travel.