A recent test of artificial intelligence (AI) designed to identify illegally trafficked animals and animal products in air cargo and baggage proved successful in over 70% of cases. The AI model represents a collaboration between Smiths Detections, Microsoft and the Heathrow Airport.
How can a federal transportation security officer’s thought process influence baggage screening decisions? The Transportation Security Administration and Sandia Research Laboratories are investigating the impacts on threat detection when officers are asked to switch between TSA Pre-Check and standard passenger lanes.