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ICE and CBP’s Face-Recognition App Can’t Actually Verify Who People Are
February 18, 2026
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A face-recognition app used by United States immigration agents is not designed to reliably identify individuals.
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The app's deployment occurred without adequate privacy scrutiny, despite its use on US citizens and lawful permanent residents.
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ICE and CBP’s Face-Recognition App Can’t Actually Verify Who People Are | Veille IA Shiftometer