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Artificial Intelligence at DHS

Artificial Intelligence at DHS

Leading the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence

 

DHS Delivers on White House’s Commitment to AI Innovation, Governance, and Public Trust 

DHS's AI Strategy and Compliance Plan explain how DHS will responsibly use and manage AI aligned to the Administration's priorities outlined in the Office of Management & Budget Memorandum M-25-21.  

The DHS AI Strategy provides a three-year plan to remove barriers to responsible AI use, enhance AI maturity, and ensure transparency and accountability to the public. It highlights DHS's current and planned AI use cases and DHS's maturity goals to accelerate and scale AI innovation and adoption.

The DHS Compliance Plan outlines how DHS will meet the requirements of M-25-21. It focuses on AI innovation, AI governance, and public trust through transparency in AI operations and investments.

Caption: Two U.S. Customs & Border Protection Officers inspecting the remains of a pickup truck that was found to have 5.4 pounds of heroin concealed in the transfer case. The vehicle was trying to bring the heroin in from Mexico. The vehicle was searched at the Paso Del Norte Port of Entry.

 

CBP Uses AI to Keep Fentanyl and Other Drugs Out of the Country

In 2023, a car driving north from Mexico approached the Point of Entry at San Ysidro. Almost immediately, one of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Machine Learning (ML) models identified a suspicious pattern in the car’s border crossing history and flagged it for further review, which revealed 75 kilograms of narcotics hidden in the vehicle and led to the arrest of the driver.
 

 

ICE Agent works on Computer during Operation iGuardian

HSI Uses AI to Investigate Heinous Crimes

In August 2023, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) announced the completion of one of the most successful operations ever against online child sexual abuse. Operation Renewed Hope resulted in the identification of 311 previously unknown victims of sexual exploitation in less than a month by using AI and ML models, developed in partnership with the Science and Technology Directorate, to enhance old images and give investigators new leads using facial recognition. The operation also led to the rescue of several abuse victims and the arrests of multiple suspected perpetrators, including one international criminal.
 

 

  • DHS AI Leadership

    A FEMA task force convenes in a meeting room with white boards in Hawaii

    The DHS AI Governance Board and Chief AI Officer play a central role in the Department’s work to use AI responsibly.

    Read about AI Leadership

  • Using AI to Secure the Homeland

    CBP Officers Look Closely at Part of a Video Incident Recording System

    DHS uses AI to advance its critical missions, defend against new threats from AI, and support the DHS workforce.

    Discover How DHS Uses AI

  • Ensuring AI Is Used Responsibly

    DHS Science and Technology Directorate employees conduct field research on fire sensors for wildfire firefighting

    DHS combines clear principles, strong collaboration, and comprehensive policy to ensure AI is used responsibly across its mission areas.

    Learn How DHS Governs AI Use
Last Updated: 09/26/2025
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