From Face Scans to Subways: South Korea's AI Obsession
2026-06-15 · MIT Tech Review AI · Original
Upon touching down in Seoul after a 12-hour flight, a visitor is immediately immersed in the country’s deep-seated AI culture. A seamless experience begins at the airport, where an unmanned immigration checkpoint scans the traveler's face and passport without human intervention. This technology continues on the trip home, proving that South Korea is not just testing AI but living it every day.