DHS Releases New Policies Promoting ‘Responsible’ Artificial Intelligence Use to Advance Missions

‘Artificial intelligence is a powerful tool we must harness effectively and responsibly,’ said DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas testifies before a Senate panel in Washington on May 4, 2022. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Sept. 14 announced new policies aimed at ensuring officials use artificial intelligence (AI) in a “responsible” manner to advance the department’s missions.

The policies were developed by the DHS Artificial Intelligence Task Force, which was established by DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in April, and “build on a commitment from the Biden-Harris Administration to manage the risk and harness the benefits of AI,” the department said in its announcement.