The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing for a restructuring led by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) aimed at integrating artificial intelligence tools into the agency's operations. This initiative is part of broader DOGE efforts to enhance federal government efficiency, which have already contributed to job cut announcements in 2025. SEC employees are anticipating potential layoffs as part of the reorganization, although specific details remain unclear. As part of the AI integration push, the SEC plans to solicit proposals from major AI companies, including OpenAI and Google, to support the modernization of its regulatory functions. DOGE's reforms also focus on improving energy infrastructure permitting processes by reducing regulatory red tape and litigation risks, which is seen as essential for sustaining American leadership in artificial intelligence.