Topic: Fingerprint Scanners

A traveler returning to the United States via Atlanta expresses skepticism regarding the speed and efficacy of Global Entry biometric kiosks. The system scanned four fingerprints in under one second, significantly faster than the consumer-grade Touch ID on an iPhone 6. The discussion posits that the system likely performs a simple hash match against a pre-loaded passport profile rather than a comprehensive criminal database search.

Students in Australia are reportedly bypassing biometric fingerprint scanners used for school attendance by using gummy bears. By pressing a finger into a gummy bear to create a mold, students can have others "check them in." The hosts use this to highlight the flaws in biometric security and the move toward automated classrooms.