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Trump Administration Cuts Jobs, Turns to AI for Efficiency

3/10/2026

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Under U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, General Services Administration and Environmental Protection Agency cut workforces by nearly 40% and 25%.
Both agencies are exploring artificial intelligence (AI) to boost productivity, support remaining staff, and upskill workers.
Nimisha Agarwal, the General Services Administration Chief Financial Officer, says AI will optimize staffing and risk management.
Gregg Treml, the Environmental Protection Agency deputy Chief Financial Officer, notes technology frees time for core tasks.

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Story summary

Under U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, General Services Administration and Environmental Protection Agency cut workforces by nearly 40% and 25%.
Both agencies are exploring artificial intelligence (AI) to boost productivity, support remaining staff, and upskill workers.
Nimisha Agarwal, the General Services Administration Chief Financial Officer, says AI will optimize staffing and risk management.
Gregg Treml, the Environmental Protection Agency deputy Chief Financial Officer, notes technology frees time for core tasks.