Coverage dated May 14, 2023

TSA tests facial recognition technology at US airports to boost security

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The TSA testing the use of facial recognition technology at 16 airports across the country. Here's how it works as you go through security.

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FOX 4 Dallas
TSA tests facial recognition technology at US airports to boost security (opens FOX 4 Dallas)
Published May 14, 2023
FOX 4 Dallas's feed description
The TSA testing the use of facial recognition technology at 16 airports across the country. Here's how it works as you go through security.
NBC News
TSA tests facial recognition technology to boost airport security (opens NBC News)
Published May 14, 2023
NBC News's feed description
The technology is currently in 16 airports, but critics have have raised concerns about questions of bias in facial recognition technology.
FOX Business
TSA testing facial recognition technology at 16 airports across US to enhance airport security, travel (opens FOX Business)
Published May 14, 2023
FOX Business's feed description
The TSA is testing new facial recognition technology at 16 airports all over the U.S. to bolster security and make procedures run more smoothly.
Courthouse News Service
TSA is testing facial recognition at more airports, raising privacy concerns (opens Courthouse News Service)
Published May 14, 2023
Anchorage Daily News's feed description
TSA says the pilot is voluntary and accurate, but critics have raised concerns about questions of bias in facial recognition technology and possible repercussions for passengers who want to opt out.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Are You Who You Say You Are? TSA Tests Facial Recognition Technology to Boost Airport Security (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published May 14, 2023
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
The TSA is testing the use of facial recognition technology at a number of airports across the country.
KVIA El Paso
Are you are who you say you are? TSA test facial recognition technology to boost airport security (opens KVIA El Paso)
Published May 14, 2023
KVIA El Paso's feed description
BALTIMORE (AP) — A passenger walks up to an airport security checkpoint, slips an ID card into a slot and looks into a camera atop a small screen. The screen flashes “Photo Complete” and the person walks through — all without having to hand over their identification to the TSA officer sitting behind…
Fortune
TSA tests facial recognition technology at airports (opens Fortune)
Published May 14, 2023
Fortune's feed description
As lawmakers criticize increased surveillance and demand stop to program.
Fortune
The TSA is testing facial recognition technology in 16 airports across the country as critics say it's a 'risk to civil liberties and privacy rights' (opens Fortune)
Published May 14, 2023
Fortune's feed description
The agency says the pilot is voluntary and accurate, but critics have raised concerns about questions of bias in facial recognition technology and possible repercussions for passengers who want to opt out.
Portland Press Herald
TSA testing facial recognition at more airports, raising privacy concerns (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published May 14, 2023
Portland Press Herald's feed description
Advocates are concerned about how the data is collected, who has access to it and what happens if it gets hacked.
WJTV Jackson
Is that really you? TSA tests facial recognition tech for airport security (opens WJTV Jackson)
Published May 14, 2023
WJTV Jackson's feed description
A pilot project by the Transportation Security Administration is assessing the use of facial recognition technology at a number of airports across the country.
ZDNet
TSA is testing facial recognition at U.S. airports. Here's what that means for you (opens ZDNet)
Published May 14, 2023
ZDNet's feed description
The TSA hopes new technology can reduce wait times at U.S. airports while keeping passengers safe. Meanwhile, lawmakers worry about privacy.

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