Entity Resolution
Description
The use case leverages advanced technology to improve the analysis of global trade data and enhance its ability to identify risks within supply chains. By using AI tools to organize and analyze complex datasets, CBP can uncover patterns and relationships that may indicate unethical practices, such as forced labor. This innovative approach supports efforts to ensure compliance with trade laws, protect economic security, and promote fair and ethical trade practices.
Detailed example
Detection of potential force labor within supply chain.
AI / analytics pattern
Classical/Predictive Machine Learning: Models trained on data to make predictions or classifications based on identified patterns or relationships.
Automation level / stage
c) Deployed – The use case is being actively authorized or utilized to support the functions or mission of an agency.
Expected benefit
Detection research of force labor within supply chain utilizing analytical AI platform.
Audit / financial statement impact
The AI outputs do not produce an action or serve as a principal basis for a decision that has the potential to significantly impact the safety of human-life or well-being, climate or environment, critical infrastructure, or strategic assets or resources. AI outputs do not serve as a principal basis for a decision or action concerning a specific individual or entity that has a legal, material, binding, or similarly significant effect on that individual’s or entity’s civil rights, civil liberties or privacy, equal opportunities, or access to or the ability to apply for critical government resources or services.
Controls / human review
ATO: No; PIA: https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/2023-09/23_0926_privacy-p%E2%81%AEia-cbp003c-acemodernizations.pdf
Data needed
Altana utilizes a combination of commercial, public, and proprietary data sources to build a searchable and traversable graph of global trade. These include bills of lading, customs declarations, and exclusive proprietary documentation from first-party logistics providers.