President Donald J. Trump Prevents Woke AI in the Federal Government
Impact Score: 3.2
Timeline: No specific deadlines; agencies directed to adopt “Unbiased AI Principles” with guidance from OMB
Summary: The Executive Order mandates that Federal government AI procurements follow “Unbiased AI Principles,” prioritizing truthfulness and ideological neutrality by excluding partisan and DEI-driven biases. Agency heads must procure compliant large language models while federal contracts enforce accountability. The Order also dismantles DEI programs across federal agencies, reversing prior policies and shaping AI, security, and economic strategies. This impacts Vanderbilt University’s AI research, DEI initiatives, and funding opportunities, requiring alignment with new standards and evaluation of DEI impacts.
Key Actions: Vanderbilt should monitor federal AI policy changes, align AI R&D with truth-seeking and neutrality, evaluate DEI program impacts, engage policymakers, and adapt educational curricula to meet these federal requirements.
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