Donald Trump's administration has unveiled a new initiative called “US Tech Force” that will work on AI infrastructure and other technology projects across the federal government. This is an early career hiring program to attract more technology and artificial intelligence workers to the public sector.
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The corps of approximately 1,000 engineers and other specialists will report directly to the agency's leadership in collaboration with leading technology companies such as Amazon Web Services, Apple and Microsoft
According to information posted on the government's official website, program participants will commit to taking part in a two-year employment program in which they will work in teams reporting directly to agency leaders in “collaboration with leading technology companies.”
Private sector partners include: Amazon Web Services, Apple, Google, Dell Technologies, Microsoft, Nvidia, OpenAI, Oracle, Palantir, Salesforce.
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The project shows that the Trump administration is increasingly focusing on the development of American artificial intelligence infrastructure, competing with China for dominance in this rapidly developing sector, writes CNBC.
The initiative was announced four days after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish a national artificial intelligence policy framework — a priority for industry leaders who have resisted states creating their own regulations.
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After termination of employment, corps members can look for full-time work in companies that have committed to considering applications from program graduates. Private partners can also nominate their employees to perform periodic “government service”. Their annual salaries will probably range from PLN 150,000. up to 200 thousand hole. plus extras – writes CNBC.
“We're trying to transform the workforce to make sure we have the right talent to solve problems,” Scott Kupor, director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, told CNBC.
The Corps of Engineers will work on “high-impact technology initiatives including artificial intelligence deployment, application development, data modernization and digital service delivery across federal agencies,” the website says.
Source: CNBC
