Trump's AI Hiring Push

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Trump’s AI-focused Tech Force program drew over 25,000 applicants as the administration moves to hire 1,000 technologists for two-year roles across federal agencies, even as overall government staffing shrinks.

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00:02The Trump administration's AI-focused hiring initiative drew interest from more than 25,000

00:07people as it moves to recruit about 1,000 engineers and technologists for a new federal

00:12program called TechForce, according to Benzinga. U.S. Office of Personnel Management Director

00:17Scott Cooper said registered applicants received emails Tuesday with the first job postings.

00:22Cooper encouraged additional applicants to sign up, calling the program a chance to serve the

00:27country while building careers. The first TechForce cohort will commit to two-year roles working on

00:32technology and AI projects across agencies, including Homeland Security, Veterans Affairs,

00:38and Justice. The initiative is part of Trump's broader AI agenda, even as the administration

00:43continues to reduce the overall federal workforce. The announcement came as November labor data showed

00:49slower job growth and a higher unemployment rate, with non-farm payrolls rising by 64,000 and private

00:55employers, adding 69,000 jobs. For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.

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