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The government is enlisting AI to help decide what public records you get to see

Saturday, September 26, 2026


The Department of Homeland Security announced it will use artificial intelligence to process Freedom of Information Act requests and determine which information to redact from public records. The agency stated the technology will be applied to how it handles redactions. DHS did not specify a timeline for implementation or provide details on how the AI system would determine what qualifies for redaction under FOIA exemptions.

Original reporting: https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2026/09/26/government-is-enlisting-ai-help-decide-what-public-records-you-get-see/

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