{"id":1931671,"date":"2023-05-16T08:11:32","date_gmt":"2023-05-16T12:11:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tsa-rolls-out-facial-recognition-technology-test-at-several-major-airports\/"},"modified":"2023-05-16T08:15:46","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T12:15:46","slug":"tsa-rolls-out-facial-recognition-technology-test-at-several-major-airports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tsa-rolls-out-facial-recognition-technology-test-at-several-major-airports\/","title":{"rendered":"TSA tests facial recognition at major airports."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftsa-rolls-out-facial-recognition-technology-test-at-several-major-airports%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1931671&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Facial Recognition Technology Tested by TSA at Airports Across the Nation<\/h2>\n<p>The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is currently testing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-taylor-greene-dems-police-reform-bill-attacks-law-enforcement\/\" title=\"Rep. Taylor Greene: Dems\u2019 police reform bill attacks law enforcement\">facial recognition technology<\/a> at 16 airports across the United States, including those in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, Orlando, Phoenix, and Salt Lake City. The TSA claims that this technology will help employees more easily identify travelers, making the security process more efficient.<\/p>\n<h3>How Does It Work?<\/h3>\n<p>Passengers may soon find themselves in a security screening line where they are asked to place their identification into a slot and look into a camera. After which, a small screen will take their picture and flash the words \u201cphoto complete,\u201d permitting the traveler to continue through the security process without handing their identification to an employee. TSA employees will still be present to ensure that the system reaches correct conclusions.<\/p>\n<p>Passengers are allowed to opt out of the pilot program conducted by the TSA, which is a branch of the Department of Homeland Security.<\/p>\n<h3>Privacy and Security Concerns<\/h3>\n<p>Facial recognition technology has raised concerns about privacy and security. In February, five members of the Senate, including Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), expressed concern over reports that the system could be implemented across the United States as soon as this year if deemed successful. The lawmakers contended that facial recognition technology \u201crepresents a risk to civil liberties and privacy rights.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Despite these concerns, federal entities already <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/microsoft-exec-sounds-alarm-about-chinese-tech-abuses-as-company-collaborates-with-china\/\" title=\"Microsoft Exec Sounds Alarm About Chinese Tech Abuses as Company Collaborates With China\">leverage facial recognition technology<\/a> in various capacities. A report published last year by the Government Accountability Office found that 18 out of 24 agencies reported using facial recognition systems in fiscal year 2020, largely for computer access and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/anti-racists-behind-school-enemies-list-now-gathering-info-on-children-as-top-prosecutor-joins-in\/\" title=\"\u2018Anti-Racists\u2019 Behind School Enemies List Now Gathering Info On Children As Top Prosecutor Joins In\">law enforcement activities<\/a>, while 14 out of 42 agencies that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tsa-rolls-out-facial-recognition-technology-test-at-several-major-airports\/\" title=\"TSA tests facial recognition at major airports.\">employ law enforcement officers reported<\/a> using the technology in criminal investigations.<\/p>\n<p>However, Americans broadly support the \u201cwidespread use of facial recognition technology\u201d by police officers who utilize the systems for law enforcement purposes, according to a survey from Pew Research Center.<\/p>\n<h3>Bans on Biometric Recognition Technology<\/h3>\n<p>Some state and local governments have banned biometric recognition technology. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed suit last year against Google and Meta for breaches of state laws which prohibit technology firms from using data such as iris scans, fingerprints, voiceprints, or records of hand and face geometry for commercial purposes without permission.<\/p>\n<p>Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) has also criticized Amazon smart doorbell company Ring after the firm provided law enforcement with videos from user devices in emergency scenarios. The lawmaker said that the policy justifies passage of his Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act, which would prohibit state and federal entities from accessing Americans\u2019 sensitive data.<\/p>\n<p>While facial recognition technology has its benefits, it is important to consider the potential risks and implications for privacy and security.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Transportation Security Administration is trialing facial recognition technology at airports to aid employee identification of travelers. 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