{"id":2110140,"date":"2023-11-28T16:12:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-28T21:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mayorkas-dhs-using-ai-to-catch-fentanyl-at-border-track-down-kidnapped-children\/"},"modified":"2023-11-28T16:18:14","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T21:18:14","slug":"mayorkas-dhs-using-ai-to-catch-fentanyl-at-border-track-down-kidnapped-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mayorkas-dhs-using-ai-to-catch-fentanyl-at-border-track-down-kidnapped-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Mayorkas: AI aids DHS in detecting fentanyl, locating abducted kids at border"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmayorkas-dhs-using-ai-to-catch-fentanyl-at-border-track-down-kidnapped-children%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2110140&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The \u200cDepartment of Homeland Security Harnesses Artificial\u2064 Intelligence to Combat \u2063the Fentanyl Epidemic<\/h2>\n<p>The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is taking\u2062 swift action\u200d to implement the White House&#8217;s directive to utilize \u2064and \u2062protect the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across\u2063 government\u2063 platforms.\u200d One area where the\u200d department&#8217;s use of AI has been particularly impactful\u200c is \u200cat the\u200c nation&#8217;s southern border, where customs officers are working \u200dtirelessly\u2062 to process legal trade while preventing the entry\u2064 of illegal substances, such as fentanyl.<\/p>\n<p>DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas highlighted the significant role of AI in border security\u2064 during his\u200c speech at\u2062 the Axios AI+ Summit in Washington. He explained that the Office of Field Operations at U.S. Customs and Border\u2062 Protection is employing AI to \u200ddetect unusual travel patterns of vehicles crossing the border. In just 1.4 \u2064seconds, AI identified an anomaly in a \u2064truck that turned out to be \u200dcarrying \u2064approximately 75 kilograms of narcotics. This machine learning technology has proven\u200b to be invaluable in the\u200c context of border security.<\/p>\n<h3>Stopping Fentanyl\u200c at\u200c the Ports of Entry<\/h3>\n<p>The\u2063 ports on the U.S.-Mexico border\u2064 serve\u200d as the primary line\u200b of defense against fentanyl smuggling. According to publicly released data from\u200d CBP, nearly 90% \u200bof the 27,023 pounds of fentanyl seized at\u200b the nation&#8217;s borders in fiscal 2023 were intercepted at ports of \u200dentry. This highlights \u2063the\u2063 critical role\u200c played by AI in alerting officers to anomalies in trucks or\u200c passenger vehicles where drugs may be concealed.<\/p>\n<p>Over the past year, \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fewer-than-100000-immigrants-illegally-crossed-border-in-june-lowest-since-bidens-start\/\" title=\"June saw the lowest number of illegal border crossings since Biden's presidency began, with fewer than 100,000 immigrants.\">federal\u2064 law enforcement<\/a>\u2063 has\u200c seized more than\u200c 6 billion potentially \u200blethal doses of \u2063fentanyl at\u2063 the border. \u2063This \u2063quantity is enough to kill the entire U.S. population 18 times over, underscoring the\u200b urgency of effectively \u2062combating the fentanyl epidemic.<\/p>\n<h3>AI&#8217;s Expanding Role in Homeland Security<\/h3>\n<p>AI is\u2063 proving to be valuable\u200b in various other \u200careas of homeland security as \u200dwell. Secretary Mayorkas\u200c emphasized that the department is exploring the use of AI in analyzing weather patterns to enhance predictive capabilities for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-doubling-spending-to-prepare-for-hurricanes-storms\/\" title=\"Biden Doubling Spending to Prepare for Hurricanes, Storms\">extreme weather events<\/a>, such as wildfires.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, AI has been \u200crapidly integrated into operations at the National Center\u2062 for Missing and \u2064Exploited\u200c Children, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-awards-grant-to-palestinian-activist-group-whose-leaders-hailed-terrorist-as-hero-fighter\/\" title=\"Biden Admin Awards Grant to Palestinian Activist Group Whose Leaders Hailed Terrorist as 'Hero Fighter'\">nonprofit organization established<\/a> by Congress. The DHS utilizes AI to generate age progression images \u200dof missing children, aiding law enforcement\u200c agencies in their search efforts. This technology has already led to the recovery of abducted and exploited children, showcasing its remarkable impact in identifying and\u2064 rescuing\u200b victims.<\/p>\n<p>President\u200c Joe Biden has tasked\u2062 the DHS with establishing standards \u2062for the responsible use \u2064of AI in both the\u200d government and private sector. These \u200cstandards aim to safeguard \u2062privacy, ensure equity, and \u2064protect civil rights as AI continues to advance.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What specific advantages does AI provide in detecting and intercepting\u2063 fentanyl \u200bshipments?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2062 G a large quantity of \u200dfentanyl concealed within its cargo. This interception not only prevented a potential \u200binflux of deadly drugs into the country but also dismantled a major drug trafficking operation.<\/p>\n<p>The use \u200dof AI\u2063 in combating the fentanyl epidemic\u2063 has provided \u2063the Department of Homeland Security with a powerful tool \u200bto enhance border security and protect the\u2063 safety of Americans. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, has become a major public health crisis in the\u200c United States, contributing to a \u2064significant rise in overdose deaths. \u2063Its potency and ease of production make \u200bit an attractive option for drug traffickers.\u2062 Therefore,\u200b it is crucial\u200d for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-governor-encourages-people-to-call-police-on-neighbors-violating-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon Governor Encourages People To Call Police On Neighbors Violating COVID Orders\">law enforcement agencies<\/a> to employ\u2063 innovative measures to detect and seize fentanyl shipments.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2062 implementation of AI at the southern border \u2062allows customs officers to analyze large volumes of \u2062data quickly and \u200baccurately, enabling them to\u200b identify potential threats more efficiently. AI algorithms can identify patterns and anomalies in vehicle travel, cross-referencing it with other relevant data to\u2063 assess potential\u2062 risks. This \u200ccapability significantly\u200d enhances the ability of officers to pinpoint suspicious activities \u2063and vehicles that may \u2063be smuggling fentanyl or other illicit \u200cdrugs.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, identifying and intercepting fentanyl \u200bshipments \u200crelied heavily on manual inspections, which proved to be \u2062time-consuming\u2064 and often less effective. With\u200b the integration of AI into the process, officers can now focus their efforts on targeted inspections,\u2064 making more\u200b efficient use of their resources. This allows for\u2062 quicker\u200b identification and interdiction \u200cof fentanyl shipments,\u200d ultimately\u2062 saving lives and \u2063disrupting drug trafficking networks.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the Department of Homeland Security is continuously improving the effectiveness\u200c of AI in combating the \u2062fentanyl epidemic. Through ongoing\u200b research and development, AI systems are becoming increasingly sophisticated in\u200d identifying new smuggling techniques and adapting to evolving threats. This proactive approach ensures that law enforcement stays one step ahead of\u2062 drug traffickers, \u2063making it significantly more challenging for them to exploit vulnerabilities in the border\u200c security \u2064system.<\/p>\n<p>However, the \u200cuse of AI in border security also raises concerns regarding privacy \u200cand civil liberties. While the Department of Homeland Security \u200demphasizes the responsible and ethical use of AI, there is a need for transparency and robust safeguards to protect individuals&#8217; rights. Striking the balance between security and safeguarding civil liberties remains a priority \u2063in the implementation and expansion of AI technologies at the border.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the Department\u200d of \u2064Homeland Security&#8217;s use of AI\u2063 in combating the fentanyl epidemic \u200dhas proven to be a\u2062 game-changer in enhancing border\u2063 security and protecting Americans from the deadly effects of fentanyl. The integration of AI algorithms and advanced analytics has\u2064 revolutionized the detection and \u2062interception of fentanyl shipments, \u200bmaking the process quicker\u2062 and more effective. As technology continues to advance, the Department of Homeland Security remains committed to harnessing the power of\u200d AI responsibly while prioritizing privacy and\u2062 civil liberties. The fight against the \u2062fentanyl epidemic requires a multi-faceted \u2062approach, and\u2064 the Department of Homeland Security is fully \u200ddedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technologies like AI to address this complex and\u200d evolving threat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are utilizing AI technology to enhance border security and detect illegal drug smuggling. This proactive approach aligns with the government&#8217;s commitment to combat the fentanyl crisis effectively. The Department of Homeland Security&#8217;s prompt implementation of AI demonstrates its dedication to leveraging advanced technology for the protection of the nation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2110141,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2110140","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2110140","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2110140"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2110140\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2110141"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2110140"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2110140"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2110140"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}