Can DOGE Using AI Really Erase 50% of U.S. Regulations?
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration’s government efficiency unit known as DOGE is now reportedly using AI to create a so-called “delete list” of federal regulations — with an ambitious target: wipe out half of them by January.
According to internal documents leaked to the Washington Post, the “Doge AI Deregulation Decision Tool” is set to scan through over 200,000 regulations, choosing which ones to dump based on relevance and legal necessity.
Sources say the AI tool has already been tested by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, which allegedly used it to review over 1,000 sections. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau also used it to generate full deregulation drafts, powered entirely by automation.
Why Is DOGE Using AI to Cut So Many Federal Rules?
The idea was first teased by Trump during his 2024 campaign, where he promised “the most aggressive regulatory rollback ever.” Now, with DOGE using AI, that promise is fast becoming policy.
White House officials haven’t officially confirmed the tool’s approval, saying the approach is still in “early stages.” But behind the scenes, the machinery is clearly moving — and fast. One official called the effort a “never-before-attempted transformation of government.”
Critics have raised eyebrows over Musk’s original DOGE staff, which included young and unproven hires like Edward Coristine — better known online as “Big Balls.” Coristine is reportedly helping lead the AI-driven reform push, despite having little traditional government experience.
What Happens Next?
The outcome of this massive AI sweep is still unknown. While the DOGE using AI system may sound like science fiction, it’s already rewriting how departments approach regulation. But whether cutting 100,000 rules will create efficiency or chaos is still up for debate.
