The AI Podcast AI Hiring Could Transform Internal Government Operations
Dec 16, 2025
Discover how AI could revolutionize government operations with a new initiative to hire nearly 1,000 technologists. The focus is on practical implementation, not just policy, to modernize agency infrastructure. Jaeden highlights the challenges of outdated systems and the problems of relying too heavily on contractors. The plan includes embedding experts within agencies and offering competitive compensation to attract top talent. Exciting projects are on the horizon, including AI data systems and automation, though execution risks linger.
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Large-Scale Temporary Tech Task Force
- The U.S. plans to recruit ~1,000 technologists for a temporary federal tech task force to modernize systems.
- Jaeden Schafer says the move signals the government taking technology execution seriously and focusing on building, not just policy.
Legacy Code Drives High Costs And Delay
- Many federal systems run on legacy code and outdated infrastructure that modern engineers rarely touch.
- Jaeden Schafer highlights this technical debt as a major cause of slow projects, higher costs, and poor user experience.
Contractor Dependence Weakens Internal Knowledge
- The government historically relies heavily on outside contractors, which often increases costs and slows delivery.
- Jaeden Schafer notes this model prevents internal technical understanding and leads to bloated expenses.