By the end of this issue, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of how to leverage technology to elevate your operations.

Tested and approved for CPD Certification, the S2 University 5-Day Image Analysis Program builds skills to increase detection of trade fraud, contraband, weapons and dangerous material.

AI is transforming smuggling detection by predicting high-risk shipments through analysis of various textual data. The emerging frontier is image-recognition algorithms trained on thousands of X-ray images annotated by experts. As smuggling techniques get more sophisticated, so too must our methods of detection.

Take a look at the S2U website’s special feature, Global Smuggling Trends Report . This interacti...

In the world of artificial intelligence, data is the most valuable asset.

Algorithms that build upon a weak data foundation can lead to subtle vulnerabilities in the screening process.

CertScan IQ performs a quality check on data to maintain the integrity of fast moving inspection operations.

To truly understand and exploit the power of AI, it might first be useful to compare how computers learn to how humans learn.

I assert that the simple reason for this lack of trust in AI should focus on training. As cited above, all AI algorithms, whether machine learning- or neural network-based, require training using vast amounts of data. While essential, database size alone is insufficient.

In this issue of Accelerate we take a look at aspects of artificial intelligence and algorithms for inspection applications furthering Customs capabilities and how AI can be developed to support the work officers perform day to day.

AI’s success should be built upon a solid foundation of appropriate inputs, including a significant body of scanned images and the appropriate algorithms to guide machine learning towards reasonable, accurate outcomes. 

Digital Transformation has brought new opportunities for Customs agencies to use technology in or...