KYC Automation for high-volume, low-value transactions: Worth the friction?

Been pondering the real-world efficiency gains versus overhead for heavily automated KYC processes, especially for micro-transactions or platforms with very high user turnover but low individual risk. Are we seeing the purported benefits in fraud reduction truly outweighing the operational costs and potential for false positives? Or is a certain level of friction, even with automation, simply baked into the current regulatory landscape? It feels like some solutions promise more seamlessness than is practically achievable without compromising on regulatory robustness. The pressure to onboard quickly is intense, but so is the need to avoid AML missteps.