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S&T Launches Synthetic Baggage Image Dataset to Accelerate Airport Screening Innovation

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The Department of Homeland Security's Science & Technology Directorate has released a new synthetic baggage image dataset to help advance artificial intelligence tools used in airport security screening. This dataset will help researchers and vendors develop faster and more accurate screening technologies at U.S. ports of entry. The initiative supports broader efforts to modernize airport operations and improve traveler flow.
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