Marco Rubio announces system for passport verification using phone, laptop camera

The US State Department, under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is rolling out a new system to make passport applications easier and faster. Americans will soon be able to take passport photos using their smartphones or laptop cameras, eliminating the need to visit photo centers. This system will integrate facial recognition technology for verification and streamline the entire online application process. The new approach is a significant step toward modernizing passport services, making them more accessible and convenient for the average citizen.