AI is part of the newest wave of technology sweeping across the world, and the next area it's making strides in is helping people travel easier — if you use it in the right areas.
27.07.2023 - 18:08 / smartertravel.com / John F.Kennedy / David Pekoske
You might be able to skip two steps in the trudge through airport security soon, as the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced a plan to test new scanners that could allow flyers to keep their liquids and laptops in their carry-on bags.
The new machines will be computed tomography (CT) scanners that will create a 3-D image to allow TSA officers a better view of carry-on contents.
Use of the new technology will hopefully speed up security lines by cutting down on bag checks. “TSA is committed in getting the best technology to enhance security and improve the screening experience. Use of CT technology substantially improves TSA’s threat detection capability at the checkpoint,” said TSA Administrator David Pekoske.
The CT machines will be tested at 15 airports to start:
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AI is part of the newest wave of technology sweeping across the world, and the next area it's making strides in is helping people travel easier — if you use it in the right areas.
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