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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will install AI upgrades in 148 uncrewed camera towers on the U.S. border in 2026, with 50 additional next-generation towers. GDIT proposed the Relocatable Autonomous Surveillance Tower, equipped with advanced sensors, solar power, and on-site image recognition capabilities, which reduces reliance on human monitoring.

Congress allocated $2.7 billion for border surveillance technology upgrades. Despite funding, previous studies indicate that surveillance towers alone may not increase apprehension rates, suggesting that automated systems could enhance monitoring efficiency.