For my reflection post this week, I will be reflecting on the The Government of Canada’s plans to test new technology within air travel to help make the process more seamless for individuals arriving by air from all around the world. In a news release by Transportation Canada, the release highlights the teamwork beginning between Canada and Known Traveler Digital Identity (KTDI). KTDI and their system have the main goal of expediting process for air travel, using their technologies to help individuals share their information through the simplicity of their smartphones. Transportation Canada has also shared projections for international arrivals by the year 2030, expressing that rapid growth within the area shows need for creating systems that can help the current infrastructure adapt.
One of the main questions that may arise with this new proposal is philosophical stances surrounding online information sharing. More specifically, addressing privacy and digital safety concerns surrounding sharing crucial information, and making sure that information shared is being used for good reasons. In my opinion, I believe that the shift towards the automation of travel experiences will prove to be an effective step in travel experiences. With a lot of new found advancements in technology such as the emergence of AI applications, I believe there are a lot of areas surrounding travel such as identification from governing bodies can be automated. While this may raise concerns for some people, I have trust and faith in the systems that are setting up these technologies, believing that my information will be used in a good way to help my future experiences at airports.
Another perspective surrounding this information is the cultural viewpoints that may be shifted due tot his new technology. In many individuals experience, traveling through the airport can be a stressful experience. Through the use of this new technology, I believe that there could be a cultural shift in the way that individuals view experiences at the airport. As this technology is set to make travel experiences more seamless, I believe it could prove to individuals that their travel does not need to be a hard time. Rather, individuals will be able to realize that their experiences can be more fluid.
After reading my blog post and learning about Canada’s new travel ideas, I invite you to share your thoughts. Are you worried that your information might be insecure when being shared online? Do you believe your cultural views will be shifted and your airport experiences will be more seamless? Let me know!
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