"The United States Tech Force, announced Monday, is meant to source the artificial intelligence talent the government needs to win the global AI race and modernize the government, the administration says. The goal is to recruit an initial cohort of around 1,000 technologists who will be placed in agencies for two-year stints, potentially as soon as March. "We need you," said Scott Kupor, the director of the Office of Personnel Management."
"About 20 technology companies have signed on to participate so far, including Palantir, Meta and Oracle. Elon Musk's xAI is also participating, and the NobleReach Foundation - a nonprofit that seeks to inspire science and technology talent toward civil service - will be helping administer the program, OPM says. These companies will both be allowing their employees to take temporary terms of service in the government and giving training and mentorship opportunities to the Tech Force participants."
The administration is initiating the United States Tech Force to source artificial intelligence talent and modernize government operations. The program aims to recruit an initial cohort of roughly 1,000 technologists for two-year placements in federal agencies, possibly beginning in March. Recruitment will target early-career software engineers, data scientists and technologists, with some engineering managers on leave from private companies. About 20 technology firms, including Palantir, Meta, Oracle and xAI, have signed on to allow temporary employee service and provide training and mentorship. The Office of Personnel Management will lead the cross-government effort with OMB, GSA and OSTP to place recruits across agencies.
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