Modern customs and border security operations demand technological frameworks that are both highly secure and adaptable to evolving threats. To ensure advanced AI capabilities can be seamlessly integrated across diverse operational environments, CustomAI has reached a major milestone: completing the high-level technical architecture specification and design for the project.
We are thrilled to announce that Ketil Ottersen, a distinguished global leader in customs operations, border control, and international law enforcement cooperation, has officially joined the CustomAI External Advisory Board (EAB).
Customs authorities operate in a high-volume, dynamic environment where rapid, accurate decision-making is essential. To ensure advanced artificial intelligence directly addresses daily operational realities, Task 3.1: End-user requirements and Task 3.2: Definition of use case scenarios brought together several CustomAI consortium experts for an intensive collaborative effort spanning several months.
Diadikasia Business Consulting SA is a leading consultancy with deep expertise in legal, ethical, privacy, and data governance frameworks, particularly within complex EU-funded research and innovation projects. Its core strengths lie in designing robust compliance structures, conducting ethical and legal assessments, and ensuring that data-intensive technologies align with EU regulations, including GDPR and FAIR data principles.
The Customs and Excise Department is the competent Branch of the State Tax Administration Agency (AEAT) in Spain. As such, AEAT is the National Competent Authority with State delegation to implement the National Taxation System across all territory, including national or regional administrations and other public entities, as well as collecting customs duties and financial resources on behalf of the EU.
The University of Granada (UGR) participates in CustomAI through two distinct departments. The Department of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence develops advanced intelligence and security solutions in knowledge management, decision support systems, and Artificial Intelligence for situational awareness and risk assessment, utilizing graph databases, data science, and advanced AI techniques. The Department of Criminal Law brings deep, consolidated expertise on ethical, legal, and privacy issues.
