Joseph Tan, acting director of HTX’s xDigital office, highlighted the limited talent pool but emphasized the agency's broader approach to AI recruitment. Despite widespread layoffs and restructuring in the tech industry, HTX has been aggressively hiring, especially in AI-related roles, aiming for a workforce of 300 AI practitioners by the end of 2025.
The agency, which provides innovative solutions for homeland security, is setting aside $400 million for AI research and development over the next three years