I'm sure that Game Theory and it's derivatives are regularly being applied to devising new security solutions, however
this is a really good example of how effective it can be in defeating terrorist planning at an early stage.
Milind Tambe, a specialist in artificial intelligence, led a team of USC researchers in applying game theory insights to systematically make it extremely difficult for observers to find any patterns or regularities in LAX vehicle security routines.
The result is a software package with a computer interface showing a blank schedule, with a button labeled "randomize." Pressing the button produces a set of times and places for security forces to be, a schedule that produces the same level overall coverage as conventional scheduling but does so unpredictably.
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