Government Plans to Deploy AI and Alter Login Systems
Thomas Shedd, a former Tesla engineer and now head of the General Services Administration's Technology Transformation Services, plans to widely deploy AI throughout the government and alter login.gov to integrate with sensitive systems, despite concerns about legality and security risks.
Key Points
- Thomas Shedd plans to revolutionize government systems by deploying AI and making radical changes to various government systems.
- Shedd's proposal includes creating 'AI coding agents' to write software for different agencies and modifying login.gov to integrate with sensitive systems.
- Employees expressed concerns about the legality of sharing personal information without consent and the security risks of using AI in government coding.
- Shedd emphasized the need to shrink the government workforce, creating opportunities for automation and increased demand for technical services.
Pros
- Potential for increased efficiency and automation in government systems.
Cons
- Concerns about legality and security risks associated with altering login systems and deploying AI.