Smile for the Camera: US Lawmakers Push for More Airport Facial Recognition Despite Passenger Backlash
US lawmakers are pushing to expand facial recognition at airports, despite passenger opposition. While the TSA promises it’s all about safety and convenience, many travelers feel like extras in a sci-fi thriller. Congress is now considering a bill to ensure travelers can opt out, but the facial recognition debate is far from over.
Hot Take:
It seems like US lawmakers are playing a game of “Peek-a-Boo,” but with facial recognition tech at airports. While they claim it’s all about speeding up the queue and making skies safer, passengers are more worried about Big Brother’s latest family album. So, is this tech truly a security marvel, or just a sneaky way to capture your best airport ‘I-just-woke-up’ look?
Key Points:
- Facial recognition tech has been employed in airports since 2017, but many passengers are uneasy about it.
- Despite its reported high accuracy, travelers report negative experiences when opting out.
- 74% of passengers weren’t informed in advance about facial recognition use.
- A new bill aims to ensure passengers can opt out and protect their privacy.
- Industry bodies argue against the bill, citing national security concerns.
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