5 Things You Need to Know About the New AI-Powered Airport Security Scanners
- Body scanners are getting a major upgrade with AI software that can automatically detect hidden liquids, powders, and electronics without slow, manual bag checks.
- The new systems reduce false alarms by up to 70 percent, meaning fewer pat-downs and less time waiting in line for passengers.
- Privacy concerns are rising as the AI can generate detailed 3-D images of a person's body, raising questions about data storage and consent.
- Several major airports are now testing facial recognition at security checkpoints, linking your passport photo to your boarding pass in seconds.
- TSA PreCheck and other trusted traveler programs are being expanded, but even non-preferred passengers may soon skip removing shoes and laptops thanks to these scans.