AI Corps Leader Departs DHS for US Digital Response in Federal Tech Move

What Happened

Mina Hsiang, the head of the Artificial Intelligence Corps at the Department of Homeland Security, has left her position to join US Digital Response. The move signals a shift in federal digital and AI talent, as Hsiang previously spearheaded AI integration and digital transformation initiatives within DHS. US Digital Response is a nonprofit organization focused on helping public sector agencies implement digital services and technology solutions across the United States. The transition is seen as an opportunity for accelerated tech-driven solutions in public service, with Hsiang bringing federal leadership experience to the nonprofit sector.

Why It Matters

The departure of a key AI leader like Mina Hsiang from a major federal agency underlines both the growing mobility of tech talent and the importance of cross-sector collaboration in advancing public digital services. AI expertise migrating from government to nonprofit organizations could further accelerate tech adoption in civic projects. Read more in our AI News Hub