The Trump administration’s ambitious push to bring artificial intelligence expertise into the federal government has generated significant interest, with about 25,000 people expressing interest in joining a new technology recruitment initiative called Tech Force.
Tech Force is designed to attract software engineers, data specialists, AI professionals and other technology-focused talent to work on critical digital and security projects across the U.S. government. Applicants will compete for around 1,000 positions in the first cohort, with selected recruits expected to serve for up to two years.
Scott Kupor, director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, shared the applicant figures on social media platform X, underlining strong demand among tech workers for public-sector roles tied to AI and emerging technology. While the 25,000 figure has not been independently verified, it highlights keen interest in the government’s tech hiring efforts.
Selected candidates will serve across various federal agencies, including the Departments of Homeland Security, Veterans Affairs and Justice, among others, contributing to technology modernization, AI implementation and digital infrastructure projects within government.
The Tech Force initiative is part of the Trump administration’s broader strategy on artificial intelligence and national security, representing a shift away from earlier job-cutting priorities toward building in-house technical expertise. Similar efforts have been undertaken by previous administrations to infuse government with private-sector tech talent, but the scale of interest this year underscores the growing importance of AI-related skills in public service.
Overall, the strong response suggests a robust appetite among technology professionals to engage in government work focused on AI, data systems and digital transformation — a trend that could influence how federal tech capacity evolves in the years ahead.
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