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Trump admin to hire 1,000 specialists for 'Tech Force' to build AI, finance projects
A slew of tech giants, including Amazon Web Services, Apple, Google Public Sector, Dell Technologies, Microsoft, Nvidia and OpenAI, are listed as partners.
TL;DR
- The Trump administration has introduced the 'U.S. Tech Force' initiative.
- The program will consist of around 1,000 engineers and specialists working on federal AI infrastructure and technology projects.
- Participants will engage in a two-year employment program, collaborating with leading technology companies.
- Private sector partners include Amazon Web Services, Apple, Google Public Sector, Dell Technologies, Microsoft, Nvidia, OpenAI, Oracle, Palantir, and Salesforce.
- The initiative aims to bolster America's AI infrastructure in its competition with China.
- This follows President Trump's executive order on establishing a national AI policy framework.
- Tech Force members may be considered for full-time jobs with partner companies after their service.
- Annual salaries are expected to range from $150,000 to $200,000, plus benefits.
- The specialists will work on AI implementation, application development, data modernization, and digital service delivery across federal agencies.