Welcome to the future: Passport-free borders, AI influencers and space tourism

Virgin Galactic's spaceflights offer participants an opportunity to see Earth from a whole new perspective, but it comes with a hefty price tag. PHOTO: VIRGIN GALACTIC
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SINGAPORE – The age of Jetsons-style travel is here – there are passenger flights to outer space and your face is your passport. 

Technological advancements – think automation and tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI) – have been seamlessly integrated into daily life, propelling the world into an era of revolutionised travel.

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