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# Here’s the letter from 14 senators slamming TSA facial recognition in airports

**[The Verge](https://daily.dev/sources/theverge)** · 2 min read · 0 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

A group of 14 senators is challenging the TSA's plan to expand facial recognition to 430 US airports, citing concerns about privacy and civil liberties. They argue that the technology does not make air travel safer and could lead to 68,000 mismatches each day. The Senators also highlight the potential for government surveillance and the need for congressional oversight.

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