The White House and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is being urged to uphold existing guidance on AI use case inventories within federal agencies, according to a coalition of advocacy organizations and academic institutions. In a letter addressed to OMB Director Russell Vought and White House technology adviser Michael Kratsios, the coalition emphasized the importance of maintaining transparency and accountability in the government’s use of artificial intelligence.
The coalition is calling for continued adherence to OMB Memorandum M-24-10, which requires federal agencies to document their AI use cases in detailed inventories. This initiative, initially launched during the first Trump administration and later codified into law under the Advancing American AI Act of 2023, is seen as a crucial step in fostering public trust in AI technologies.
The letter highlights how public confidence in AI remains fragile. According to polling data cited by the coalition, many Americans remain skeptical about both the government and private sector’s ability to deploy AI responsibly. By maintaining comprehensive AI inventories, the government can help address these concerns by demonstrating transparency in how AI systems are used, the letter argues.
Federal AI use case inventories have grown significantly, with more than 1,700 documented use cases reported at the end of 2024—an increase of 200% from the previous year. These inventories, the coalition argues, play a key role in tracking the success and potential risks associated with AI systems deployed in public services.
The coalition outlined three major benefits of maintaining the inventories: enhancing government accountability, tracking AI’s impact, and supporting industry engagement by providing insight into federal AI needs. It also noted that rolling back transparency requirements could hinder innovation and limit the ability of businesses and researchers to align their AI efforts with government priorities.
The organizations behind the appeal include the Federation of American Scientists, the Center for AI and Digital Policy, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and Mozilla, among others. They argue that continued transparency in AI deployment is essential for ensuring AI’s responsible use in public administration.
As AI adoption continues to expand, the coalition insists that maintaining these inventories will help the White House, and federal government, set a strong precedent for innovation and accountability.
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