Silicon Valley airport tests 'José,' an AI-powered robot to ease travel snarls

José, the new humanoid robot at San Josè Mineta International Airport.

San Josè Mineta International Airport

• San José airport starts testing an AI robot called José to assist travelers.
• The pilot test launched on Tuesday amid travel chaos at many US airports.
• Some TSA workers have stopped coming into work due to a government shutdown.

One of Silicon Valley's main airports just made its newest hire, a robot named "José."

San José Mineta International...