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The Trump administration’s efforts to reduce the size of the federal workforce are accelerating, from buyout offers and government layoffs to a clear push toward automation.
In June, reporting from The Register revealed that the General Services Administration (GSA), which oversees government software procurement, is ramping up for the launch of AI.gov, a new initiative aimed at implementing artificial intelligence across the federal government. At the same time, OpenAI has agreed to a $200 million contract with the U.S. Department of Defense to deliver AI-powered administrative and security services, including elements of military healthcare access and cyber defense. Palantir already has several contracts in place to provide AI-driven services and products across several government departments.
The implications of these projects are enormous and raise a timely question for the private sector: What actually happens when an organization cuts thousands of jobs with the expectation that artificial intelligence will fill the gap?
We’re about to find out.
While private sector leaders don’t often consider the government a model for innovation, this moment presents a rare opportunity. In real time, we are witnessing one of the largest case studies in workforce automation ever attempted. The stakes are high—not just for the government,
