U.S. Customs and Border Protection is replacing passport scans with facial recognition at all U.S. Airports. Travelers will now have their faces scanned instead of presenting passports for verification. The change aims to speed up the security process and improve accuracy.
Passengers who do not want to use facial recognition can opt out by providing a paper form. However, this option is not available for everyone. Those with criminal records or flagged for security reasons must submit their facial data.
The new system is part of a broader effort to modernize border security. Officials say the technology reduces delays and enhances safety. Critics, however, have raised concerns about privacy and data security.
The rollout is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Travelers are advised to check the latest guidelines before their next trip.
