The current problem surrounding using AI/ML in this area is that it can't distinguish between Jean Pierre and John Paul, Luc and Luke and authorities rely on it

The current problem surrounding using AI/ML in this area is that it can't distinguish between Jean Pierre and John Paul, Luc and Luke and authorities rely on it with no nuance or discernment. You worry about artificial neutrality creeping in to the algorithms, but the algorithms already reflect human bias. We can't even reliably tell where someone is from yet we expect our AI to do it close to flawlessly. I'm from East Asia and I think I can distinguish an East Asian's country of origin maybe 70% of the time. But 70% is nowhere near good enough if a person's life literally depends on the decision. And I bet you'd be hard-pressed to find someone even in around 90% accuracy. Migration and shared culture, among other things, make this difficult.