Germany's Federal Office for Migrants and Refugees - Refugee Language Detection

Germany's Federal Office for Migrants and Refugees uses a voice recognition software that seeks to identify which country migrants without documentation are from. The Federal Office for Migrants and Refugees said the automated new system would begin within two weeks. The aim is to detect Arabic-speaking migrants claiming to be Syrian to increase their chances of asylum. The new software will run alongside techniques already in use to establish a person's identity. A variety of data will be examined, including the asylum-seeker's documentation, before a final decision is made. If necessary, officials will also seek expert opinion. Linguists argue it would, however, be challenging for an automatic machine to be completely accurate, as language and vocabulary are ever-changing, reducing the effectiveness and accuracy.