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Engadget · September 28, 2026 · On the brief until October 12, 2026

The US government plans to use AI to help redact documents

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Recommending redactions in government records

Federal agencies are adopting AI systems to recommend redactions for Freedom of Information Act requests. Customs and Border Protection and other departments will test these tools to speed up record processing. Legal and public administration workers must navigate how these automated tools affect government transparency.

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Classes can debate whether automated redaction systems improve agency efficiency or encourage excessive government secrecy.

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