Transportation Security Administration news and trends

White House Wants Chief AI Officers to Keep Federal AI Use Responsible
artificial intelligence // March 28, 2024

The White House unveiled a groundbreaking policy on Thursday (March 28) that requires federal agencies to identify and mitigate the potential risks of artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing the government’s commitment to the responsible deployment of AI technologies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Report: Biometrics in Air Travel Could Hit ‘Tipping Point’ in 2024
Biometrics // February 18, 2024

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Consumers Embrace Facial Biometrics as Lawmakers Raise Fresh Privacy Concerns
Biometrics // December 04, 2023

As biometric authentication, and notably facial recognition technology, continues its rapid advancement, heightened concerns about privacy and ethical implications have reignited global discourse.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

The TSA On Leveraging Government-Supported Digital Identities, Biometrics To Enhance Air Travel Experiences
Authentication // December 13, 2021

Air travel players have learned first-hand during the pandemic that many of the industry’s long-standing verification practices could use a 21st-century upgrade. In the Digital Identity Tracker, the TSA’s Jason Lim explains how biometrics and government-backed digital ID solutions such as mobile driver’s licenses can...

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TSA Sees Biometrics as Next-Gen ID Verification Tool

December 10, 2021
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Report: Biometrics in Air Travel Could Hit ‘Tipping Point’ in 2024

February 18, 2024
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Airport Security Screenings Exceed Pre-Pandemic Levels Ahead Of Holiday

July 02, 2021
Almost 2.15 million travelers traversed Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints on Thursday (July 1) in the lead-up to the holiday weekend, marking an increase from levels seen before the pandemic on...

TSA Screens 800,000 At US Airports In A Day, Making Airline Stocks Lift

August 10, 2020
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reported that it served over 800,000 individuals at American airport screening lanes Sunday (Aug. 9), the first occasion since March 17, and major U.S. air...