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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on President Biden’s Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence

Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement regarding the Biden-Harris Administration Executive Order on the Responsible Development of Artificial Intelligence.

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FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Executive Order Directs DHS to Lead the Responsible Development of Artificial Intelligence

On October 30, 2023, President Biden issued a landmark Executive Order to promote the safe, secure, and trustworthy development and use of artificial intelligence (AI). The Biden-Harris Administration places the highest urgency on governing the development and use of AI safely and responsibly, and is therefore advancing a coordinated, federal government-wide approach to doing so. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will play a critical part in ensuring that AI use is safe and secure nation-wide. DHS’s own use of AI will be achieved responsibly, while advancing equity and appropriately safeguarding privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties.

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Ensuring AI Is Used Responsibly

DHS maintains a clear set of principles and robust governance that prioritizes the protection of privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties. The Department’s approach is the foundation for its work to ensure AI is used responsibly across its unique missions.

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Promoting AI Safety and Security

DHS plays a critical role in ensuring Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is safe and secure nationwide. The Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence outlines a coordinated, government-wide approach to AI. DHS leads in the responsible innovation and public protection missions at the intersection of AI and homeland security.

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Using AI to Secure the Homeland

DHS agencies use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to address some of the most important risks our nation faces. DHS harnesses the potential of this technology to continually improve our ability to secure the homeland. 

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DHS AI Leadership

DHS has clear leadership to ensure it leans forward in deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to enhance operations leads in the responsible and ethical use of AI. The Department engages experts across its agencies, mission-spaces, and disciplines to ensure a holistic approach to the responsible use of AI at DHS.

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Artificial Intelligence at DHS

Artificial Intelligence at DHS

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AI Mission Focused Subcommittee Final Report

On September 14, 2023, the Homeland Security Advisory Council provided the Final Report from the AI Mission Focused Subcommittee.

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DHS Announces New Policies and Measures Promoting Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence

DHS announced new policies to ensure responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) by the Department. The policies, developed by the DHS Artificial Intelligence Task Force (AITF), build on a commitment from the Biden-Harris Administration to manage the risk and harness the benefits of AI. The Department also announced that Secretary Mayorkas has appointed Chief Information Officer (CIO) Eric Hysen as the Department’s first Chief AI Officer.

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AI Use Case Inventory Library

Download page for the AI Use Case Inventory.