Trump Prohibits “Woke” AI in Federal Contracts via New Executive Order

Former President Donald Trump has issued an executive order intended to block the use of artificial intelligence deemed “woke” or ideologically biased in federal government projects. The order emphasizes the necessity of technology used by the government being neutral and unbiased, with a focus on transparency and accountability in AI development and deployment. Critics of so-called “woke” AI contend that it incorporates political and ideological biases into its algorithms, leading to unfair or discriminatory outcomes. This executive order aims to address these concerns by ensuring that federal AI contracts are awarded only to companies that adhere to neutral and unbiased guidelines. The action is expected to have a considerable impact on how the federal government procures and utilizes AI technologies, potentially affecting a wide array of applications from data collection and analysis to decision-making. The executive order marks a significant step toward regulating the use of AI within the public sector and ensuring its alignment with principles of fairness and equality.