The new era of FOIA: How AI, security and policy are transforming government transparency
Commentary, Benjamin Tingo, Fed. News. Network, Apr. 20, 2026
For 60 years, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has been the most powerful tool for the public to gain insight into government actions. FOIA administration has always been cumbersome for government agencies, but it is now entering a period of profound transformation, driven by technological change and greater public engagement.
The central question is whether agencies can modernize quickly enough to not only sustain current levels of responsiveness and backlog reduction mandates, but rise to meet the challenges of increased public awareness, new technologies and fewer resources.
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