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The seal of the Department of Homeland Security is seen on a podium on Feb. 23, 2015, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

DHS releases AI chemical safety recommendations, building off voluntary White House pledges

The report from the agency’s Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office offers guidance on how to combat AI-fueled chemical and biological threats.

Jun 24, 2024 By Rebecca Heilweil

The Department of Homeland Security logo is seen at the ICE Cyber Crimes Center expanded facilities in Fairfax, Va., on July 22, 2015. (Photo by Paul J. Richards/AFP via Getty Images)

DHS official: AI could exacerbate chemical and biological threats

The assistant secretary for DHS’s Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction office warned in an interview that AI could supercharge biological research — and invent new pathogens.

May 20, 2024 By Rebecca Heilweil

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DHS wants help with automating electronic invoicing

The current products DHS uses don't meet all federal requirements for electronic submission and data management, namely using ML and AI to handle volume.

Feb 1, 2021 By Dave Nyczepir