Secretary Burgum said paper processes are preventing the agency from gaining ground, so the focus is on further digitization.

Despite efforts to modernize processes, the agency relies on manual data entry and has an inoperable system that can’t receive and store reports.

A senior official said the agency is incorporating bots in procurement processes, exploring emerging tech and building off lessons learned from other agencies.

Misclassification makes it harder to track IT spending, could result in redundant purchases, and increases the risk of breaches and vulnerabilities, the OIG report said.

Agency officials at recent govtech events say they’ve leaned into AI education and touted the ability to eliminate toil as part of efforts to combat workforce hesitancy…

The bipartisan legislation calls for a study from the departments of Energy, Interior and Agriculture into the impact AI data centers are having on rural areas.

The growing technology could be used to track and monitor probate packages, aid data entry, and scan for accuracy based on historical data, a department spokesperson said.

In some cases, federal agencies have permitted the use of Signal, the encrypted messaging app used by top Trump officials to discuss attack plans.

The executive order focuses on collaboration with industry, advancing economic competitiveness, and building next-generation data centers to support AI.

The collaboration with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory builds on previous DHS work with Interior and CBP.