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Thomas Shedd, the newly appointed director of Technology Transformation Services and an ally of Elon Musk, has outlined a vision for an ‘AI-first strategy’ within the General Services Administration (GSA). In a recent meeting, Shedd proposed operating the GSA like a startup software company, focusing on automating tasks and centralizing government data. This strategy aims to develop AI tools, such as ‘AI coding agents,’ to be used across various federal agencies. Despite concerns about privacy and workforce cuts, Shedd emphasized a collaborative approach between TTS and the United States Digital Services. The initiative has raised questions about its feasibility and potential impact on government operations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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