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Fast Company
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

How DHS is hustling to leverage-and contain-generative AI

The Department of Homeland Security utilizes AI to analyze threat data for various purposes, from preventing attacks to generating images for investigations. [ more ]
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CyberScoop
2 weeks ago
Information security

Krebs, Luber added to Cyber Safety Review Board

Chris Krebs and David Luber are among four new additions to the Cyber Safety Review Board, contributing their cybersecurity expertise. [ more ]
The Verge
2 weeks ago
Information security

Read Satya Nadella's Microsoft memo on putting security first

Prioritize security above all else for the company's success, with a focus on the Secure Future Initiative (SFI) principles. [ more ]
Nextgov.com
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

DHS inventory of AI systems for cybersecurity is 'not accurate', oversight report says

The Department of Homeland Security made errors in its inventory of AI use cases, including categorizing a tool as AI that did not meet the characteristics of AI.
The DHS has not ensured that the data used to develop the AI use case is reliable, which goes against accountability practices in their AI framework. [ more ]
Databreaches
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Proposed contractor cyber reporting rule sets a 'significantly problematic' bar, industry groups say

Cybersecurity and technology trade groups are pushing back against a proposed measure that would increase requirements for federal contractors when reporting cybersecurity incidents.
The proposed rule would require contractors to develop a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) for all software used in contracting tasks and notify the Department of Homeland Security of a security incident within eight hours. [ more ]
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Advocate.com
1 week ago
Information security

LGBTQ+ Pride Month events could be targets of foreign terrorists, security officials warn

Federal law enforcement warns about possible terrorist attacks at Pride events in June. [ more ]
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Brooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn's Maya Wiley appointed to President Biden's groundbreaking AI board

Maya Wiley appointed to DHS Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board. [ more ]
The Verge
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Homeland Security is testing AI to help with immigration, trafficking investigations, and disaster relief

DHS is launching $5 million AI pilot programs with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta to aid in various tasks like investigating child sex abuse materials and training officers.
The AI pilots will involve using generative AI for hazard mitigation planning, language models for data search, and chatbots for training officers. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Inside the raids at Diddy's homes: Emptied safes, dismantled electronics, many questions

The Department of Homeland Security served a search warrant at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' properties in LA and Miami, investigating alleged sex trafficking.
Investigators were looking for evidence related to sex trafficking, including digital images on devices connected to the target. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
2 months ago
US politics

US Congressional leaders reach spending bill agreement to avert government shutdown

Congress is preparing to approve the last package of spending legislation to avoid a government shutdown.
Details of the funding deal, including for the Department of Homeland Security, have not been disclosed. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The Department of Homeland Security Is Embracing A.I.

Department of Homeland Security embraces generative A.I. for various crime combat programs.
Rise of generative A.I. technology is prompting agencies to adapt quickly to potential benefits and risks. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US politics

Judge to Review Prince Harry's Visa Papers in Dispute Over Release

Federal judge orders DHS to submit Prince Harry visa documents for review under FOIA
The Heritage Foundation sues DHS to investigate whether Prince Harry was improperly allowed to reside in the US due to drug use disclosures. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
US politics

Federal agencies pushed extreme view of Cop City protesters, records show

The Department of Homeland Security monitored web posts critical of a proposed police training center in Atlanta called Cop City and shared their findings with state and local law enforcement.
Federal reports concluded that property damage in the name of stopping Cop City was consistent with anarchist violent extremist and environmental violent extremist ideologies. [ more ]
Nextgov.com
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

DHS aims to lead in defense against 'adversarial' AI

The Department of Homeland Security is accelerating its use of artificial intelligence technologies in agency operations.
DHS aims to lead in responsible adoption of AI and defend against adversarial use of AI.
AI is being utilized in border patrol, drug trafficking combat, age progression estimations of missing children, and report processing at DHS. [ more ]
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