U.S. Department of Homeland Security Artificial Intelligence Strategy

AI presents opportunities for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to more effectively or efficiently accomplish our mission to secure the homeland. Yet with increased use of AI systems across the homeland security enterprise, comes increased risk. These risks include compromised or poorly designed AI systems, as well as adversarial use of AI technologies by unfriendly nations or criminals to increase their malicious capabilities. The potential impacts from AI on the security of the homeland and upon our Department’s operational activities—both positive and negative—make it imperative for DHS to take a proactive role in the use of AI systems and to contribute to the national conversation on the secure use of this transformative technology. Therefore, DHS must act to ensure it is positioned to capitalize on the opportunities and benefits of AI, while constantly evaluating risks associated with the use of AI across the homeland security enterprise and the adversarial use of AI to cause us harm.