DHS preparing new policy, test and evaluation practices for AI acquisition

The Department of Homeland Security is updating its internal practices for procuring artificial intelligence systems, including through new personnel and infrastructure for testing and evaluation, to comply with the Biden administration’s policies on use of the technology, according to a department “roadmap” for 2024.

“DHS will conduct assessments of new controls and how these controls balance the use of mission enhancing AI with any potential impacts on safety or rights,” reads the roadmap DHS released March 18. “Through oversight...