EPA Weighs Expanded AI Uses In Response To White House Directive

EPA is considering expanding pilot projects to develop generative artificial intelligence (AI) models for various agency functions to assist and augment the agency’s shrinking staff, according to documents recently released in response to a White House directive that federal agencies explore how the technology can aid “workforce operations.” The documents provide a high-level snapshot of EPA’s progress in adopting AI technologies, including details on its internal structure to oversee the safety of AI uses as well as listing the statutes...