Autonomous lawnmowers tested on National Mall as Trump administration pushes AI

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SPECIAL: The Ministry of Interior said on Tuesday that the Trump administration has tested autonomous grass mowing machines at the National Shopping Center on the Washington DC on an effort to use artificial intelligence to “increase operational efficiency”.
In the order obtained by FOX News Digital, Interior Minister Doug Burgum said that AI “will” make smarter decisions, increase operational productivity, increase operational productivity, and improve American energy sovereignty, protect our natural resources, establish partnership with tribal nations and develop internal services better. ”
The Ministry of the Interior works with a private company that is not shared for AI technologies to be used by the agency.
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The video images shared with Fox News Digital show an AI -controlled lawn mowing machines at the National Shopping Center, each carrying an American flag. (Ministry of the Interior)
Shared with Fox News Digital, the video shows an AI -controlled lawn mowing machines at the National Shopping Center, each carrying an American flag. Visitors scanned a QR code in technology to display a map following their progress.
In the video, Jeff Gowen, Director of the Department of Technical Services of the National Park Service, said the new machines will “allow us to do more work with the same amount of people”.
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The personnel of the Ministry of Interior tested AI -controlled lawn mowing machines at the National Shopping Center at Washington DC as part of the attempt to increase productivity. (Ministry of the Interior)
Gowen added that it was tested in Six National Park with a grant provided by the National Park Foundation in six national parks.
“Wild time to survive,” he said.
Burgum said that AI would strengthen relations with the state and tribal territory and forced Federal agencies to adopt AI in a faster and more responsible way.
“In order to open the full lock of the potential of artificial intelligence, we must be wisely, we must manage in a responsible way, and ensure that our labor force leads to confidence and clarity,” he said. “As it becomes more accessible for artificial intelligence, it offers real opportunities to modernize how we serve, and strengthens coordination with stakeholders, including the state and tribal partners on the territory of the country.”
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In addition to the grass, the Burgum said that the internal department has already used AI for forest fire reaction and environmental investigations.
“AI reshapes how industries operate and that the government should not be left behind and adapt to private sector standards.” He said.
“AI offers a strategic advantage in all aspects of the mission of the department, and allows the best management of public lands by providing a well -educated employees to strengthen internal resource development and operational efficiency.” “AI will be followed in a way that strengthens the ability of the interior to serve the American people through secure, responsible and result -oriented innovation.”
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Grambes come after releasing the Trump administration. “America’s ACTION PLAN” In July, a plan aimed at providing US domination in artificial intelligence. The plan emphasizes AI’s role in economic competitiveness and national security.
“Winning the race of artificial intelligence, the development of a new person, economic competitiveness and the American people will launch a new golden age of national security.” He said.




