A report released by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has revealed that federal agencies in the United States have identified over 1,200 potential uses for AI, with more than 200 already employed in various capacities.
The report emphasises the federal government’s need for responsible AI management to mitigate risks, achieve intended outcomes, and avoid unintended consequences. The GAO report highlights that approximately 69% of the AI use cases identified by federal agencies are focused on science and internal management. NASA leads the way regarding planned and actual uses of AI, with 390 planned uses, followed closely by the Department of Commerce with 285 uses.
