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ProPublica Report: TSA replacing airport X-ray body scanners with millimeter-wave scanners

TSA Removes X-Ray Body Scanners From Major Airports: “The replacement machines, known as millimeter-wave scanners, rely on low-energy radio waves similar to those used in cell phones. The machines detect potential threats automatically and quickly using a computer program. They display a generic cartoon image of a person’s body, mitigating privacy concerns…Here’s a side-by-side comparison of the two types of body scanners the TSA uses.”

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