White House Moves to Regulate Bias in AI with New Executive Order

What Happened

The White House is drafting an executive order to limit federal government agencies from utilizing artificial intelligence tools considered to demonstrate bias on the basis of race or political viewpoints. This upcoming order responds to concerns about the growing influence of \”woke AI\” programs, which some critics claim could have embedded social or political biases. The directive will instruct federal departments to closely evaluate and restrict AI systems that assess individuals or influence decision-making, particularly in contexts with potential for discrimination. The executive order is part of the Biden Administration\’s ongoing efforts to set national standards for ethical AI usage in government and technology.

Why It Matters

This move underscores US regulatory focus on the fairness and ethics of AI systems as their impact expands in both public and private sectors. Setting such federal guidelines may shape broader adoption standards and technological development across industries. Read more in our AI News Hub