GAO Report: Over 1,200 Potential AI Uses in U.S. Agencies, Calls for More Oversight

NASA and the Department of Commerce lead in AI applications, while three agencies report no potential uses; GAO emphasizes need for guardrails to prevent misuse.

Federal agencies have more than 1,200 potential uses for artificial intelligence (AI), with more than 200 already being employed.
NASA and the Department of Commerce lead in AI usage with 390 and 285 applications respectively.
Three agencies, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Small Business Administration, reported no potential uses for AI.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has made 35 recommendations for AI usage, emphasizing the need for guardrails to prevent misuse.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has been criticized for not providing a government-wide standard on AI purchases, which could potentially undermine American security.