Transportation Security Administration

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

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),...

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

Imagine boarding an airplane by showing your face instead of showing your ID. That scenario could soon be a reality, according to experts quoted in...

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

As biometric authentication, and notably facial recognition technology, continues its rapid advancement, heightened concerns about privacy and ethical implications have reignited global discourse.  This conversation...

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

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...

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TSA Sees Biometrics as Next-Gen ID Verification Tool
TSA Sees Biometrics as Next-Gen ID Verification Tool
December 10, 2021  |  Authentication

Quickly and easily identifying consumers online is critical for any entity conducting business on virtual channels, especially financial institutions (FIs), government entities and merchants. Determining...

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Airport Security Screenings Exceed Pre-Pandemic Levels Ahead Of Holiday
Airport Security Screenings Exceed Pre-Pandemic Levels Ahead Of Holiday
July 02, 2021  |  Economy

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...

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TSA Screens 800,000 At US Airports In A Day, Making Airline Stocks Lift
TSA Screens 800,000 At US Airports In A Day, Making Airline Stocks Lift
August 10, 2020  |  Travel Payments

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...

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