DHS ANNOUNCES NEW POLICIES AND MEASURES PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
October 24, 2023
DHS announced new policies to ensure its responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI). The policies, developed by the DHS Artificial Intelligence Task Force (AITF), use AI technologies to combat fentanyl trafficking, strengthen supply chain security, counter child sexual exploitation, and protect critical infrastructure. Policy Statement 139-06 Acquisition and Use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning by DHS Components directs DHS to only acquire and use AI in a manner that is consistent with the Constitution and all other applicable laws and policies. Directive 026-11, Use of Face Recognition and Face Capture Technologies dictates that all uses of face recognition and face capture technologies be thoroughly tested to ensure there is no unintended bias or disparate impact in accordance with national standards. The Directive establishes a process for Department oversight offices including the Privacy Office, the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL), and the Office of the Chief Information Officer, to review all new uses of face recognition and face capture technologies.
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