"Biometric technologies are increasingly becoming a go-to identity verification tool for U.S. and non-U.S. citizens, with some federal officials saying that the adoption of facial recognition capabilities is currently outpacing the push toward a universal digital identification. From airports to ports of entry, agencies have been deploying biometric tools to verify the identities of travelers, with further adoption of these technologies on the way as a result of enhanced government funding."
"Starting on Dec. 26, Customs and Border Protection began requiring all non-citizens to submit to biometric identity verifications when entering or leaving the U.S. by air, land or sea. American citizens are able to opt out of the facial recognition program to go through a manual verification process. The new process comes on top of the Transportation Security Administration's push in recent years to roll out facial recognition tools at all U.S. airports to verify travelers' identities during security screenings."
Biometric technologies, especially facial recognition, are increasingly used to verify U.S. and non-U.S. travelers. Adoption of facial recognition is outpacing efforts toward a universal digital ID. Agencies deploy biometric systems at airports and ports of entry, driven by enhanced government funding and upcoming events like the FIFA World Cup. Starting Dec. 26, Customs and Border Protection requires all non-citizens to submit biometric verifications for air, land, and sea travel, while U.S. citizens may opt out and use manual checks. TSA is expanding facial recognition at airports. Expansion has prompted privacy and civil rights concerns and a DHS watchdog investigation.
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