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Trump administration reverses Biden-era AI restrictions
The White House wants federal agencies to go all-in on artificial intelligence. And fast. A sweeping directive issued Monday orders federal agencies to name chief AI officers and craft strategies for expanding AI use across government operations.
The move scraps previous safeguards put in place by the Biden administration. The Office of Management and Budget isn't waiting around. They've ordered agencies to implement baseline risk management for high-impact AI applications and develop policies for using generative AI tools within months.
"Agencies must adopt a forward-leaning and pro-innovation approach," the memo declared. Translation: The government wants to move quickly on AI adoption.
This marks a sharp departure from previous policies. The directive explicitly rescinds two Biden-era orders that had emphasized transparency and rights protection in AI deployment. Those orders had also pushed for restrictions on AI procurement.
The timing isn't coincidental. President Trump already revoked Biden's 2023 executive order that required AI developers to share their data to help manage risks. This latest move further dismantles the previous administration's cautious approach to AI adoption.
Federal agencies now face a six-month deadline to identify and remove barriers to AI use. The White House wants them focused on achieving "enterprise-wide improvements" in how they deploy AI applications.
The message is clear: No more "unnecessary bureaucratic restrictions" on American AI use in government agencies.
A companion directive emphasizes efficient AI procurement, pushing agencies to prioritize interoperability and "maximize the use of American-made AI." The White House claims this streamlined approach maintains privacy protections while cutting through red tape.
Some agencies are already diving in. The Federal Aviation Administration has been using machine learning and language models to analyze incident reports and spot aviation safety trends. This kind of application could become the norm rather than the exception.
The new policy represents a fundamental shift in how the federal government approaches AI. Where previous directives emphasized caution and safeguards, the current administration is pushing for rapid adoption and reduced oversight.
Why this matters:
The federal government is the nation's largest employer. Its embrace of AI could reshape how millions of Americans interact with government services
By removing restrictions on AI use, the administration is betting that faster adoption outweighs potential risks - a gamble that could either modernize government operations or create unforeseen consequences
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