Facial recognitionFeb 11, 2026
CBP and Border Patrol get Clearview AI access
CBP bought 15 one-year licenses for Clearview AI's face-search system for Border Patrol's headquarters intelligence division and the National Targeting Center. The contract was worth $225,000 and followed two smaller 2025 purchases for the Spokane and Yuma Border Patrol sectors.
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CBP's February 2026 Statement of Work authorizes 15 Clearview AI licenses for one year. Access extends to Border Patrol's headquarters intelligence division and the National Targeting Center. Two 2025 precursor purchase orders: Spokane Sector, $30,000, and Yuma Sector, $15,000, both issued June 23, 2025.
How we know: Fully confirmed, direct primary quote.
“total contract value of $225,000.”
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