TSA looks to AI, facial recognition as airport security enters its next chapter

ORLANDO, Fla. — 25 years after the September 11 terrorist attacks transformed airport security in the United States, the Transportation Security Administration is looking toward the next generation of technology.

That could mean artificial intelligence playing a bigger role in the future of airport security.

People must apply in advance and still go through security screening.

Experience MCO visitors currently use standard screening and cannot use TSA PreCheck or other expedited screening programs.

For now, the Gateside program and MCO's Experience MCO program remain separate.