The Federal Government Is Rushing Toward AI. Our Reporting Offers Three Cautionary Tales.

The article discusses the federal government's rush to adopt AI, highlighting past missteps in technology transitions like cloud computing. It warns of hidden costs in AI adoption, citing Microsoft's 'free' security upgrades that later locked agencies into paid subscriptions. The Trump administration's low-cost AI tool agreements with companies like OpenAI and Google are also critiqued for potential long-term financial burdens.