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HUD Blocks 100 FOIA Requests Using New AI Privilege

7/14/2026

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HUD invoked an “AI privilege” and presidential-communications exemption to block 100 FOIA requests.
The Department of Government Efficiency at HUD used AI to assess regulations and is withholding documents.
Christopher Sweet, a University of Chicago graduate, led the AI effort to flag HUD rules for rescission.
Scott Langmack, Kukun executive, now directs deregulation AI at the Office of Management and Budget, while HUD, OMB and the White House declined comment.

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Story summary

HUD invoked an “AI privilege” and presidential-communications exemption to block 100 FOIA requests.
The Department of Government Efficiency at HUD used AI to assess regulations and is withholding documents.
Christopher Sweet, a University of Chicago graduate, led the AI effort to flag HUD rules for rescission.
Scott Langmack, Kukun executive, now directs deregulation AI at the Office of Management and Budget, while HUD, OMB and the White House declined comment.