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Trump Launches Tech Force to Boost Homegrown AI Talent
2/11/2026
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- U.S. President Donald Trump leads the Trump administration in launching the Tech Force initiative to embed engineers in federal agencies.
- Scott Kupor, director of the Office of Personnel Management, says the effort will add 1,000 engineers through partnerships with Microsoft and Palantir.
- The program aims to reduce contractor reliance and grow homegrown AI talent.
- Offers are expected in 30–45 days after applications are received.
