The Trump administration announced the launch of a “U.S. Tech Force,” aiming to recruit about 1,000 engineers and specialists for a two-year program to build artificial intelligence infrastructure and work on tech projects across federal agencies.
Participants in the Tech Force will report directly to agency leaders and collaborate with major private sector partners, including Amazon Web Services, Apple, Google Public Sector, Dell Technologies, Microsoft, Nvidia, OpenAI, Oracle, Palantir and Salesforce.
State of play: The initiative underscores growing U.S. efforts to compete with China for leadership in artificial intelligence and cutting-edge technology.
- This announcement comes just days after President Trump signed an executive order establishing a national AI policy framework, aiming to prevent a patchwork of state regulations.
What we’re watching: After their two-year stint, Tech Force members can apply for full-time roles at partner companies, which have committed to consider graduates for employment; the companies may also nominate their own employees for temporary government service.
- Salaries for the roles will range from $150,000 to $200,000 per year, plus benefits.
- The Tech Force will focus on major projects such as AI implementation, application development, data modernization, and enhancing digital service delivery for federal agencies.
