DOGE Introduces its AI Tool: Obsolete Federal Regulations can be ‘Deleted’ Now
Despite Tesla and X CEO Elon Musk stepping away from the public eye in recent months, the federal agency known as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under President Trump’s cabinet continues to advance a sweeping and controversial tech-driven deregulation agenda within the U.S. government. At the center of this effort is a powerful new AI (Artificial Intelligence) tool, which some critics argue could have far-reaching consequences for federal policy, transparency and public safety.
According to an investigative report from The Washington Post, DOGE is deploying a proprietary artificial intelligence system known as the “Deregulation Decision Tool“. This AI chatbot has been tasked with skimming through close to 200,000 federal regulations currently on the books to identify those deemed obsolete or no longer legally required.
In internal documents obtained by a leading media publication, a PowerPoint presentation dated July 1 — DOGE claims the tool has already flagged around 100,000 regulations as candidates for elimination.
DOGE’s stated goal is to cut 50% of all federal regulations by September 1, 2025 just ahead of the first anniversary of President Donald Trump’s return to office. The initiative is already being tested and implemented at several federal agencies, including:
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), where DOGE claims the AI tool has authored “100% of deregulation drafts”
- Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), where over 1,000 regulatory sections have reportedly been reviewed by the AI.
Accuracy Concerns Cloud the Tool’s Legitimacy
However, the tool’s performance is raising significant concerns. Multiple HUD employees told The Washington Post that the AI routinely misinterprets legal language and misidentifies active or critical rules as irrelevant.
This concern sheds light on the fact that using such a tool without proper legal oversight could result in the erroneous repeal of necessary protections, particularly in areas like housing discrimination, public health, or financial fairness – all the domains that require grave attention and detailing.
Experts warn that the Deregulation Tool may be acting less as an aid to legal experts and more as a blunt-force instrument, prioritizing speed over accuracy or constitutional compliance. Critics argue that automated regulation cuts could jeopardize safeguards built over decades, often designed to protect the most vulnerable populations. The deregulation tool is only one of the several AI-driven initiatives being championed by DOGE. Under the Trump administration, the agency has also spearheaded:
- An “AI – First” restructuring of the U.S. General Services Administration
- An AI coding project for the Department of Veterans Affairs, which has allegedly been plagued by bugs and inaccuracies
Key Takeaways
- AI Is Reshaping Governance: DOGE’s Deregulation Tool is a bold example of AI being used not just to enhance government efficiency but to reshape the regulatory landscape entirely.
- Oversight Is Crucial: Without proper human oversight, AI-driven decision-making risks undermining legal integrity and democratic safeguards.
- Transparency Matters: The use of AI tools behind closed doors, especially those that are aimed at deregulating government functions must be accompanied by public transparency, legal review, and stakeholder engagement.
As the federal government races toward a tech-heavy future, legal experts and policymakers alike will need to weigh the trade-offs between innovation and institutional stability.
