US Border Agency to Recruit 50 AI Specialists: Fighting Drugs, Child Abuse

DHS to Hire 50 Artificial Intelligence Experts to Tackle National Challenges

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plans to hire 50 artificial intelligence (AI) experts this year to address critical national security issues. The recruitment drive will focus on harnessing the expertise of leading AI professionals in areas such as cybersecurity, data science, and software engineering. The agency aims to combat child abuse, fentanyl production, and assess the impact of natural disasters by bolstering its AI capabilities. This move is part of the Biden administration’s strategy to balance the benefits of AI with potential risks.