The federal government is developing a new website and API known as “ai.gov,” which aims to enhance innovation through artificial intelligence.
This platform is scheduled to launch on July 4 and will feature analytics that track AI usage by different government teams.
This information comes from an early version of the site and code shared by the General Services Administration on GitHub.
The initiative is being led by the GSA’s Technology Transformation Services, managed by Thomas Shedd, a former engineer from Tesla.
Shedd has expressed his ambition to integrate AI into various government functions. The early indications from the AI.gov site suggest it is a preliminary move towards implementing AI tools across government agencies, as evidenced by the code available on GitHub (archive).
The website’s early draft promotes the idea of “accelerating government innovation with AI” and claims to offer “three powerful AI tools in one integrated platform.”
It appears that the API will work with products from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic, among others. Additionally, there are plans to incorporate Amazon Web Services’ Bedrock and Meta’s LLaMA into the system. The site also hints at the inclusion of an AI chatbot, although its specific capabilities are not detailed.
According to the GitHub information, the launch is set for July 4, but currently, the ai.gov URL redirects to whitehouse.gov.
The demo version of the site can be found on cloud.gov, and it seems to be in a testing phase. The text displayed on the page does not match any generic content found elsewhere, indicating it is original.
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has prioritized the integration of AI into standard government operations. At the GSA’s TTS, Shedd has encouraged his team to develop AI tools that will be mandatory for other government departments.
In a meeting leaked to reporter, Shedd mentioned plans to create “AI coding agents” capable of writing software for all government sectors and using AI to analyze government contracts.
Shedd stated that they aim to implement more AI solutions at the agency level, serving as a model for other agencies to follow. He mentioned that one immediate project involves establishing a centralized system for managing contracts to facilitate analysis.
However, feedback from government employees regarding Shedd’s plans has been largely negative. They have raised concerns about potential issues, such as AI inadvertently causing security vulnerabilities or errors in code, or even recommending that important contracts be terminated.
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