Link: An “AI-first” GSA.

Thomas Shedd, Technology Transformation Services Director, introduced an "AI-first strategy" for the General Services Administration (GSA), advocating a startup-like approach to federal operations.

Shedd's proposal includes automating financial tasks and creating a centralized data system, yet specifics on implementation remain unclear.

The significant influence of Elon Musk's associates at the GSA, following Shedd's transition from Tesla, has led to restructuring and confusion among staff.

Details on core projects, including "AI coding agents," aim to enhance efficiency across government agencies, though concerns about feasibility and security persist.

Despite the ambitious plans, Shedd's meeting left many employee questions unanswered, particularly regarding job security and operational changes.

This strategic overhaul emphasizes collaboration between TTS and other technological branches within the government, challenging the current norms and possibly the work culture of federal employees. #

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