Top 5 things you need to know about the u.s. department of homeland security’s new AI-driven immigration crackdown
- The u.s. department of homeland security has just activated a sweeping new artificial intelligence tool that analyzes social media, travel history, and biometric data to flag potential overstays before they happen.
- Under the new policy, a "DHS Trust Score" is now assigned to visa holders—anyone below a 70 is automatically flagged for immediate interview or deportation, with no human review required.
- A leaked internal memo reveals that the system uses facial recognition at airports to match travelers against criminal databases, with a 98% accuracy rate, but civil liberties groups warn of racial bias.
- In the first week alone, over 2,000 green card applications have been frozen pending review, causing chaos at U.S. consulates and border crossings worldwide.
- The agency has quietly expanded a pilot program that shares this immigration data with local police in 15 states, sparking fears of a national database that tracks lawful residents.