US Government Launches Campaign to Hire 1,000 Engineers for AI, Tech Roles

The US government launched a campaign to hire 1,000 engineers, including those with AI expertise, for two-year federal positions. The engineers will work on projects such as building a digital platform for the Trump administration's savings accounts for children. The hiring initiative is part of the Trump administration's AI agenda, with private companies pledging to consider the program's alumni for positions. The government aims to hire the first round of engineers by March 31.