Trump launches AI Tech Force to build AI, financial projects
The Trump administration on Monday unveiled a new initiative called the “U.S. Tech Force,” which will recruit nearly 1,000 engineers and other experts across the federal government to work on artificial intelligence infrastructure and other technology projects.
Participants will participate in a two-year employment program working with teams that report directly to agency leaders in “collaboration with leading technology companies,” according to an official. government website.
These “private sector partners” include: Amazon Web Services, Apple, Google Public Sector, Dell Technologies, Microsoft, NvidiaOpenAI, Seer, palantir, sales force and many more, are mentioned on the website.
Tech Force shows the Trump administration’s focus on improving America’s AI infrastructure as it competes with China for dominance in the fast-growing industry.
The initiative was announced four days after President Donald Trump signed an agreement. executive order It aimed to create a national AI policy framework; This was a priority for industry leaders who opposed states drafting their own regulations.
After completing their two terms, Tech Force members can seek full-time employment at companies committed to considering program graduates for employment. Private partners can also nominate their employees for employment in government service.
Annual salaries will likely fall in the $150,000 to $200,000 plus benefits range.
“We’re trying to reshape the workforce to make sure we have the right talent on the right problems,” U.S. Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” Monday morning. he said.
The engineering corps will work on “high-impact technology initiatives, including AI implementation, application development, data modernization, and digital service delivery across federal agencies,” the site says.
