Trump Admin Reportedly Deploying AI to Automate FOIA Redactions

The U.S. government is ramping up AI use to automate redactions in FOIA requests, according to a Washington Post investigation. CBP is acquiring a Google AI tool, Interior uses Microsoft tools, DOJ uses Veritone, and HHS is developing its own tool called FRED. Employees still review AI recommendations manually.

• CBP is acquiring a Google AI tool for FOIA redactions
• DOJ is using tools developed by AI company Veritone
• HHS is developing its own AI tool called FRED
• FOIA law requires a 20-day response, but waits often last months