UPDATE – JUNE 2025: This post analyzes Executive Order 14110, signed by President Biden on October 30, 2023, which outlined the U.S. government’s approach to safe, secure, and trustworthy AI. On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump rescinded this executive order and replaced it with a new directive titled “Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence.” While the actions described below were set in motion under EO 14110, their status may be revised or suspended under the new administration.
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Dissecting the White House’s Executive Order on AI
Early on Monday, October 30, the White House released an Executive Order on AI. The order initially focused on monitoring and regulating AI risks while leveraging its potential, but initial details were sparse. Later in the day, President Joe Biden provided more comprehensive information than was initially disclosed.
The executive order outlines guiding principles for AI policy, emphasizing the safety and security of AI systems, the promotion of responsible innovation and competition, support for workers affected by AI implementation, advancement of equity and civil rights during AI proliferation, protection of U.S. residents and their privacy, and the strengthening of U.S. leadership abroad.
Within 30 to 365 days, various U.S. agencies are directed to take specific measures to manage AI risks. Notable directives include the development of AI safety guidelines and standards by the Commerce Department, guidance on AI use in public benefits programs by the Department of Health and Human Services, and the evaluation of AI risks to national security by the Defense Department. Other directives cover AI integration into critical infrastructure guidelines by Homeland Security, AI guidance needs related to transportation by the Department of Transportation, and guidance and resources on AI use in education by the Department of Education. The executive order tasks the State Department with streamlining visas. Also, the executive order expects the Labor Department to develop AI best practices.
CFPB’s Role
Simultaneously, the executive order urges the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to use its authorities to compel financial institutions to assess AI models for bias. Also, the executive order encourages the Federal Trade Commission to exercise its authorities. The order advocates for new research programs and funding for the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Also, the executive order directs the United States Patent and Trademark Office to address IP policy and related issues. Regarding competition, the Federal Trade Commission will explore new opportunities for small businesses while ensuring larger companies do not disadvantage smaller businesses and competitors.
Workers Impacted by AI
The executive order includes directives to support workers affected by AI adoption and to strengthen civil rights protections concerning AI’s use in criminal justice, government benefits, and housing/lending. The Labor Department will guide workers regarding AI’s impact. The director of the National Science Foundation will explore ways to foster a diverse, AI-ready workforce, including educational resources and workforce development.
OMB’s Guidance
Furthermore, the executive order requests the Office of Management and Budget to issue guidance on federal AI use, risks, and talent needs. Tfhe executive order asks government agencies to designate Chief AI Officers. They will coordinate their agency’s use of AI, promote AI innovation, manage risks, and report on relevant issues. The White House AI Council will oversee all these efforts. The council will ensure that agencies formulate, develop, communicate, engage and implement AI-related policies.
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