Economist: AI That Reads Forms and Rules Could Speed Up FDA Decisions 10x
paulnovosad · x · 2026-08-25
Economist Paul Novosad argues there is huge scope for AI-driven productivity gains in government services: an AI that can read forms and knows the relevant rules and regulations could fully handle many public services. He imagines accelerating FDA decisions by 1000% and calls for demonstration projects to prove what is possible.
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