Changi Airport trialling AI to improve security screening for carry-on luggage


The system employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to screen and interpret images from X-ray machines used to check cabin baggage. - CHANGI AIRPORT GROUP

SINGAPORE: Security checks for passengers flying out of Changi Airport could be up to 50 per cent quicker, if a trial to automatically detect prohibited items in carry-on luggage takes off.

Changi Airport Group (CAG) is currently testing a system at Terminal 3 that employs artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to screen and interpret images from the X-ray machines used to check cabin baggage at the boarding gate.

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