Oversight of the use of AI in Federal Rulemaking

Student Defense is invested in shaping the oversight of the use of AI in federal rulemaking. AI has had a tendency in the past to “hallucinate by producing false information,” including fake citations for use in legal briefs, which is why it’s important to understand how it’s being used in the rulemaking process.

Student Defense Files Lawsuit to Force the Trump Administration to Disclose the Extent of the Use Artificial Intelligence in Federal Rulemaking

The National Student Legal Defense Network (Student Defense) filed a complaint October 2, 2025 against the U.S. Department of Education (ED) following its alleged use of Artificial Intelligence systems (AI) to review and respond to public comments submitted in the rulemaking process.

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Student Defense Files Lawsuit to Force the Trump Administration to Disclose the Extent of the Use of Artificial Intelligence in PSLF Rulemaking

The National Student Legal Defense Network (Student Defense) filed a complaint September 16, 2025 against the U.S. Department of Education (ED) following its alleged use of Artificial Intelligence systems (AI) to respond and review comments submitted in response to the PSLF negotiated rulemaking.

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