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S5, E199 - Trading Faces for Safety in US Airports

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Prepare to embark on a journey through the looking glass of modern airport security with me, Cameron Ivey, as we tackle the TSA's big bet on facial recognition at over 400 US airports. Get ready to peel back the layers of the high-tech CAT2 machines designed to match your face to your ID, and weigh in on the tug-of-war between rapid convenience and the sanctity of privacy.

We dissect the Traveler Privacy Protection Act and its crusade to safeguard our personal data amidst the rise of automated scanning options. You'll learn how to opt out if you're not keen on taking part in…

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