Better You by Neeraj
AI, Bias, and the New Border: A Conversation with Immigration Lawyer Ayda Akalin
What if the next immigration officer reviewing your visa isn’t a person — but an algorithm? In this eye-opening episode of Better You by Neeraj , host Neeraj Sabharwal sits down with immigration attorney Ayda Akalin to explore how AI and machine learning are transforming U.S. immigration — and not always for the better. They unpack: How USCIS is already using AI tools to detect fraud and “score” visa applicants Why applicants from certain countries, like India and the Middle East , are facing unintended bias The irony of AI systems accusing immigrants of using AI-generated documents The human cost of algorithmic decision-making — and what “digital borders” mean for fairness and freedom Neeraj also shares insights from his own experience building an AI governance startup , arguing that accuracy and empathy must come before guardrails in government AI systems. 🎧 Listen for Ayda’s message to policymakers — and why she believes the border of the future won’t be made of walls, but of algorithms.
