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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Marie Joy Toledo

RARE PHOTOS: Ice glasses budget documents reveal dhs smart glasses project with real time access to biometric watchlist data in the field - The Real Truth

A photo of eyeglasses used for illustrative purposes only (Credit: Claudio Schwarz/Unsplash)

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is developing a wearable smart glasses system for federal agents that could provide real-time access to biometric identification and watchlist databases, according to budget documents.

The project, referred to in reporting as 'ICE Glasses', is outlined as a field-facing technology designed to integrate identity verification tools directly into an agent's line of sight during operations, with a potential deployment timeline around 2027.

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