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Optional facial recognition at PDX could change holiday travel

Portland News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News | KATU
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TSA unveiled new security checkpoints for the first time at PDX with advanced screening technology that uses facial recognition in August .

The new recognition method is called Credential Authentication Technology or CAT 2 .

Officials believe the program will accurately match a person to their ID regardless of how appearance has changed, and that it could provide shorter security lines.

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