The U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), once spearheaded by Elon Musk, has introduced a bold new AI initiative aimed at slashing nearly 100,000 federal regulations. Their “Deregulation Decision Tool” uses machine learning to scan over 200,000 existing rules and recommend eliminations based on cost, redundancy, and impact. Already tested at HUD and the CFPB, the AI reportedly enables faster decisions and multimillion-dollar savings.
Supporters hail the tool as a revolution in bureaucratic reform. Detractors warn of legal blind spots, rushed decisions, and loss of regulatory safeguards. The White House has acknowledged the tool but emphasizes that no final implementation plan has been approved.
DOGE’s move reflects a broader shift in how governments might leverage AI—not just for efficiency, but for rewriting the regulatory playbook itself.
DOGE has built an AI tool to slash federal regulations | TechCrunch
