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The use of AI by federal government agencies will be subject to new rules.
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Tess Ikonomou

‘In our interest’: Government AI faces tough new guardrails

The use of artificial intelligence in the public service and federal agencies will be regulated under new rules to provide a transparent and fair service.

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