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US | The TSA likes facial recognition at airports. Passengers and politicians, not so much
(www.theregister.com)
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Same. Though I have received pushback from airlines. On some international flights they try to use facial recognition at the gate. When I saw this I frantically searched the internet and learned it’s optional. So, I told them no, and the guy was flustered and told me “it’s the only way on the plane.” So, I said, “No it’s not. Your privacy policy says this is optional.” So, he sent me to the desk. There the gate agent looked at my passport and printed a paper boarding pass. Then, I just walked by Mr. “facial recognition is mandatory” and boarded the plane.