WASHINGTON (Diya TV) — The U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is turning to artificial intelligence to cut federal regulations, aiming to eliminate half of Washington’s mandates by January. The project, supported by engineers from Elon Musk’s DOGE initiative, uses a tool called the “DOGE AI Deregulation Decision Tool.” The AI-powered system is analyzing approximately 200,000 federal rules to decide which ones can be scrapped. The effort comes as part of a larger push by the Trump administration to reduce government oversight and streamline federal operations.
According to documents obtained by The Washington Post, the AI tool has flagged nearly 100,000 regulations that could be removed. These are rules that are either outdated, unnecessary, or no longer legally required.
A PowerPoint presentation dated July 1 outlines the project’s goals. It claims the AI tool will help reduce the federal budget, save trillions in compliance costs, and boost outside investment. The slide deck estimates that most of the regulatory cuts will be completed by January, the first anniversary of President Donald Trump’s return to office.
The DOGE tool is already making waves in key federal departments. At the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the tool helped analyze and review over 1,000 regulatory sections in under two weeks. Three HUD employees confirmed that the tool suggested edits and deletions to outdated rules, speeding up a process that typically takes months.
Similarly, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) reported that the DOGE tool was used to write all of its current deregulation actions. Officials said the AI helped speed up decision-making and reduced the need for lengthy manual reviews.
Two federal officials familiar with the project told The Washington Post that engineers brought in under Elon Musk’s DOGE initiative created the AI system. The tool uses large language models and legal databases to understand, analyze, and suggest changes to complex federal rules.
Officials, who spoke anonymously because they were not authorized to discuss internal matters, said the AI operates with human oversight. Staff members review the AI’s suggestions before final changes are submitted.
The use of AI to eliminate regulations is drawing both praise and concern. Conservatives say the effort is long overdue. They argue that excessive federal rules stifle business growth and innovation. Many Republican lawmakers have backed Trump’s deregulatory agenda, calling it a key part of rebuilding the economy.
But critics warn the AI-led cuts could go too far. Liberal lawmakers and public interest groups say many regulations protect the public. They point to rules that ensure clean air and water, food safety, and consumer protections. Stripping away too many safeguards, they argue, could put Americans at risk.
DOGE’s goal is clear: remove 50% of existing regulations by January. With more than 1,000 decisions already completed, the agency believes it can meet that goal — or come close. Officials say the tool’s speed and accuracy could change how Washington handles regulations in the future.
The PowerPoint obtained by The Post claims the AI system could save the U.S. trillions of dollars. However, the full economic impact of the project remains unclear. While business leaders have expressed support for the cuts, economists warn that large-scale deregulation can sometimes have unintended consequences.
