The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has released revised policies on the use and procurement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by federal agencies. These revisions follow an executive order by President Trump aimed at eliminating obstacles to American leadership in AI development. The updated policies were developed in collaboration with the Assistant to the President on Science and Technology and the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP).
A statement from the White House highlights that America is poised to maintain its global lead in AI thanks to President Trump’s directives. The federal government is encouraged to tap into American innovation while safeguarding privacy and civil rights.
“President Trump recognizes that AI is a technology that will define the future. This administration is focused on encouraging and promoting American AI innovation and global leadership, which starts with utilizing these emerging technologies within the Federal Government. Today’s revised memos offer much needed guidance on AI adoption and procurement that will remove unnecessary bureaucratic restrictions, allow agencies to be more efficient and cost-effective, and support a competitive American AI marketplace,” said Lynne Parker, Principal Deputy Director of the White House OSTP.
Greg Barbaccia from the Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer added, "Federal agencies have experienced a widening gap in adopting AI and modernizing government technology, largely due to unnecessary bureaucracy and outdated procurement processes. OMB’s new policies demonstrate that the government is committed to spending American taxpayer dollars efficiently and responsibly, while increasing public trust through the Federal use of AI.”
Further details can be found in OMB Memorandum M-25-21, titled "Accelerating Federal Use of AI through Innovation, Governance, and Public Trust" and OMB Memorandum M-25-22, titled "Driving Efficient Acquisition of Artificial Intelligence in Government." A fact sheet is also available.
For questions, contact MBX.OMB.Media@OMB.eop.gov.
