Customs and Border Protection
PulseAugur coverage of Customs and Border Protection — every cluster mentioning Customs and Border Protection across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
- employed by Rodney Scott 95%
- affiliated with United States Department of Homeland Security 90%
- subsidiary of United States Department of Homeland Security 90%
- parent of Department Of Homeland Security 90%
- subsidiary of Department Of Homeland Security 90%
- employed by Samuel Tunick 90%
- affiliated with United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement 70%
- used by GrapheneOS 70%
- affiliated with Us Immigration And Customs Enforcement 60%
- uses United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement 60%
8 day(s) with sentiment data
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TSA can ask travelers to turn on phones for safety checks
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) may ask travelers to turn on their phones at airport security checkpoints as a safety measure. This practice, in place since 2014, aims to ensure devices are functional a…
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US Commerce and CBP accelerate IT modernization with AI tools
The U.S. Department of Commerce and Customs and Border Protection are accelerating their IT modernization efforts with the assistance of AI tools. These technologies are being employed to streamline processes and enhanc…
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Over 41,000 DHS Employees' Data Leaked Via Mastodon
A significant data breach has exposed the personal and professional information of over 41,000 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees. The leaked records contain details such as names, phone numbers, job titles…
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AI news: CBP contract, Google ads, OpenAI law, Anthropic hack, Meta objections · 7 sources tracked
Several AI-related news items highlight concerns and developments across the industry. Customs and Border Protection is planning a significant contract for biometrics and AI integration, while Google is expanding AI-pow…
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Massive Leak Exposes 41,000 Homeland Security Workers, Ties to Palantir and xAI Revealed
A massive data leak has exposed the personal information of approximately 41,000 Homeland Security employees, including undercover ICE agents. The leaked records contain sensitive details such as facility locations, cel…
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Google eyes military AI, Homeland Security data breached, and new tech releases
Google is reportedly aiming to deploy its AI technology for military applications, specifically supplying the U.S. and Israel, despite AI search not being highly profitable. Separately, a hacker accessed and published s…
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Hacker leaks data of 40,000+ DHS employees
A hacker has leaked the personal information of over 40,000 employees from the Department of Homeland Security, including agents from Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This breach ra…
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Lumen Anchor Protocol enhances LLM reliability and security
The Lumen Anchor Protocol (LAP) is a novel prompt framework designed to enhance the reliability and security of Large Language Models (LLMs). It employs a deterministic, mathematics-based approach to enforce truth-ancho…
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DHS Accused of Lying to Activist During Phone Search, Faces Civil Rights Case
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is facing accusations of lying to Samuel Tunick, an activist, during an airport interrogation. DHS officials initially claimed they needed to search Tunick's GrapheneOS phone fo…
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ICE rejects automatic body camera activation, GAO warns of evidence loss
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has rejected a Government Accountability Office (GAO) recommendation to implement technology that automatically activates body cameras during critical incidents like weapon…
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Texas landowners sue Trump administration over $46B border wall project
Landowners in Texas' Big Bend region are actively resisting a $46 billion border wall project initiated by the Trump administration. Despite the administration's authority and waivers of environmental protections, local…
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US and EU adopt similar AI-powered border security systems
The US and EU are procuring similar border security technology stacks, focusing on integrated software systems rather than just hardware. Both regions are investing in sensor networks, data fusion software, and biometri…
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Flock ALPR cameras misused by police for stalking and surveillance
Automated license plate reader (ALPR) systems, like those provided by Flock Safety, are facing scrutiny due to widespread misuse by law enforcement. Investigations have revealed numerous instances of officers, including…
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DraftKings sued for using AI to target problem gamblers
DraftKings is reportedly using AI to identify and target customers prone to problem gambling with personalized promotions. This practice, detailed in a lawsuit and an EFF report, leverages user betting data to train mac…
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University rescinds job offer to activist over phone wipe incident
Georgia State University has rescinded a job offer to activist Samuel Tunick following his alleged wiping of an Android phone to prevent a search by Customs and Border Protection. Tunick claims the decision was arbitrar…
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Trump administration bulldozes local concerns on border wall plan
The Trump administration is proceeding with plans to construct a border wall and other security measures along the southern border, overriding local concerns from Texas border counties. Despite pushback from county offi…
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Chinese student accused of photographing US airports for government contact
A Chinese national studying in Canada, Weiheng Zeng, is accused of photographing sensitive U.S. airport facilities and aircraft for a suspected Chinese government official. Zeng allegedly made multiple trips into the U.…
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Home Depot, Amazon, Walmart Differ on Using Tariff Refunds
Several major retailers are navigating substantial tariff refunds following a Supreme Court ruling, with each company adopting a distinct strategy for the recovered funds. Home Depot received $730 million, primarily usi…
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CBP agents misused surveillance tech to spy on family, aid traffickers
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents have reportedly misused surveillance databases to spy on family members, solicit dates, and even aid drug traffickers. These abuses, documented in files from 2009 to 2022,…
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CBP Workers Accused of Misusing Databases for Personal Spying
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) employees have reportedly misused government databases to spy on individuals, including ex-partners, romantic interests, and colleagues. Records obtained by WIRED reveal hundreds of a…