Last updated: February 14, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Border Patrol Signs $225K Deal for Face Recognition
📰 What Happened
U.S. Customs and Border Protection signed a $225,000 contract with Clearview AI for one year. The deal gives Border Patrol access to face recognition technology. The system searches through more than 60 billion photos taken from the internet.
💡 Why It Matters
This extends facial recognition beyond the border into everyday intelligence work. The contract does not say if U.S. citizens will be searched or how long their photos will be kept. Lawmakers and civil rights groups worry the government is using this technology without clear rules or public approval.
🔮 What Happens Next
CBP has not answered questions about how it will use Clearview's technology. Congress and civil rights groups will likely continue to push for more transparency and limits on face recognition tools.
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