Airport X-Ray Machines Spark Privacy Concerns

In the early 2010s, the TSA introduced Rapiscan X-ray scanners in US airports, which sparked controversy due to their ability to produce detailed, uncensored body images, leading to privacy concerns. These scanners, implemented after a 2009 bombing attempt, were criticized as 'virtual strip searches' and eventually replaced in 2013 with less intrusive millimeter wave scanners that use generic outlines to detect threats. The change was prompted by the scanners' failure to meet privacy standards, highlighting ongoing debates about security and privacy at airports.