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timent” or mood. These types of incredible advances have only recently been enabled by similar advances in computing.
Adding Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
The next step in the evolution of border secu- rity will likely be through artificial intelligence (AI). In the not too distant future, introducing AI into the security technologies used at the borders will enable agents and operators to accomplish specific tasks and make autono- mous decisions as well as, or ideally better than humans. Bloggers are already noting the AI has permeated the tech world on so many fronts. It’s powering our virtual assistants, di- recting our recommended playlists on media streaming services, using image recognition to suggest tags when we upload snapshots to social media, etc. Eventually it will transform the ways we interact with technology on a fundamental level.
The ability to achieve human or superhu- man performance with AI-enhanced tech- nology rests with the underlying building blocks of machine learning. At a basic level, machine learning is the practice of using al- gorithms to parse data, learn from it, and then make determinations or predictions. In other words, mimic human intelligence, but at a scale not achievable by human physiol- ogy. What really fuels machine learning, and ultimately AI, is access to data—preferably huge amounts of data. Thanks to the emer- gence of the Internet, with its vast repository of information and similarly, the migration from analog to digital technology and the seamless integration of networked security technologies into a comprehensive physical security information system, there’s plenty of data to draw on and learn.
For DHS advanced machine learning al- gorithms will eventually help to expand the capabilities and extend the value and ROI of technologies deployed on our southern and northern frontiers. AI-enhanced tech- nologies will be able to selectively harvest data and apply it against problem sets called TTPs (Tactics, Techniques and Procedures) which are constantly evolving. Having the ability to ingest vast amounts of data and develop predictive intelligence will make it possible for border agents to make the criti- cal, split-second decisions fundamental to the protection of our national security. And that’s how U.S. border agencies will ulti- mately create its own leg-
endary defensive line.
John Merlino is the busi- ness development manag- er for government at Axis Communications Inc.
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