Artificial intelligence, advanced sensing capabilities and biotechnologies are three of the eight emerging technologies in which the Department of Homeland Security plans to invest more agency resources over the next seven fiscal years, according to a new strategic plan released on Tuesday.
Outlined in the new DHS Innovation, Research & Development Strategic Plan, eight scientific areas will be research focal points to further solidify U.S. national security posture. The areas listed in the plan include advanced sensing, AI and autonomous systems, biotechnology, climate change, communications and networks, cybersecurity, data integration and analysis, and digital identity and trust.
