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AI Agents Ease Government Service Access but Risk Overloading Systems

AI agents help the public interact with government services by simplifying benefit applications and policy understanding. However, increased demand from easier access may overwhelm unprepared government systems, a phenomenon called agentic flooding.

Source: arXiv · arxiv.org Published 2026-08-17T13:59:28+00:00 Detected 2026-08-18T05:17:35+00:00
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AI agents help the public interact with government services by simplifying benefit applications and policy understanding. However, increased demand from easier access may overwhelm unprepared government systems, a phenomenon called agentic flooding.

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AI agents are making it easier for the public to interact with government, such as by helping them apply for benefits, understand complex policies, and make their opinions heard. Although improving service accessibility is beneficial, any resulting surges in demand could strain unprepared government services. We...

While AI agents improve accessibility and citizen engagement, governments must prepare for potential surges in service demand to avoid operational strain. Understanding agentic flooding is key to managing AI-driven public service interactions effectively.

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Recognizable Entity Score 0 Practical Impact Score 0 Novelty Interest Score 70 Consequence Score 18 Curiosity Score 16 Shareability Score 41

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