• Travelers can opt out of facial recognition at US airports by requesting manual ID verification, though resistance or intimidation may occur.
  • Facial recognition poses privacy risks, including potential data breaches, misidentification, and normalization of surveillance.
  • The Algorithmic Justice League’s “Freedom Flyers” campaign aims to raise awareness of these issues and encourage passengers to exercise their right to opt out.
  • Cryophilia@lemmy.world
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    1 day ago

    It’s actually a pass for people who have sat through a bunch of interviews and given up their biometrics and already had all their privacy pre-violated. It’s not really that expensive.