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Chief AI Officer (CAIO)

The Chief AI officer will promote AI innovation and responsible AI use across the Department, develops internal policies regarding AI use in partnership with DHS offices and components, and coordinate AI-related efforts on behalf of the Secretary. The CIO role sits under the Management Directorate in the Office of the Chief Information Office.

Leadership

Eric Hysen - Chief Information Officer & Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer

2025 Budget Request
$9,306,000

Leadership

Authority

Through authority granted by Executive Order 14110, The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requires federal agencies to designate Chief AI Officers. These officers are directed to coordinate their efforts across the Federal Government and implement the OMB’s guidance.

Budget

The FY 2025 Management Directorate Budget established a new office called the Office of the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer under the Office of the Chief Information Officer. The budget allocation for this new office will include the support of the AI Task Force. this office will enable the responsible use of AI across DHS.

References

https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/2024-03/24_0315_ocio_roadmap_artificialintelligence-ciov3-signed-508.pdf

https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/2024-04/2024_0309_management_directorate.pdf

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