Fox News Digital spoke with Jon Brewton, the founder and CEO of Data2 and a U.S. Air Force veteran, about the emerging 'quiet crisis' at the U.S.-Canada border and the use of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence to combat human smuggling.
Key Points
Increasing illegal crossings, drug trafficking, and encountering individuals on the terrorist watch list at the U.S.-Canada border
Rising number of Chinese nationals attempting illegal border crossings
CBP's Swanton Sector seeing more apprehensions in the last fiscal year than the previous 13 years combined
The use of AI to secure the 5,525 miles of border between the U.S. and Canada
Pros
Utilizing advanced technologies like artificial intelligence for border security
Enhancing surveillance, radar systems, and open-source intelligence with AI
AI could help in monitoring water crossings more effectively
Improving both security and privacy with well-designed AI
Cons
Potential concerns about privacy invasion with increased surveillance
The need for transparency and accountability in using AI for border security