# OPM Advocates AI Adoption in Hiring

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has issued a memorandum encouraging federal agencies to expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in their hiring processes. This guidance outlines appropriate and inappropriate applications of AI technology to improve recruitment efficiency and effectiveness across federal agencies. Procurement professionals and contractors supporting federal HR and IT modernization efforts should note this directive as it signals increased demand for AI-enabled recruitment solutions and services.

- **Why this matters:** Federal agencies are positioned to accelerate adoption of AI technologies in talent acquisition, creating opportunities for vendors specializing in AI-driven recruitment platforms and services.
- Agencies will require procurement of compliant AI tools that align with OPM's guidance on ethical and effective use.
- Organizations supporting federal HR modernization should evaluate their AI capabilities and readiness to meet evolving federal hiring technology needs.
- This initiative may influence future contract solicitations focused on AI integration in human capital management systems.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** September 02, 2026

### Government Entities
- Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

### Sources
- [
        OPM calls for wider AI adoption in federal hiring process - Federal News Network](https://federalnewsnetwork.com/podcast/federal-drive-with-terry-gerton-podcast/opm-calls-for-wider-ai-adoption-in-federal-hiring-process) - Federal News Network