REMOVING BARRIERS TO AMERICAN LEADERSHIP IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
(summarized)
January 23, 2025
Summary
Summary of the Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence
Purpose
- The executive order aims to enhance the United States' leadership in artificial intelligence (AI).
- It highlights the need for AI systems that are unbiased and free from ideological influence to foster innovation.
- The order seeks to revoke existing policies that hinder AI development.
Key Actions
- Revocation of Previous Orders: The order rescinds Executive Order 14110 related to the safe development and use of AI, which imposed certain constraints viewed as barriers.
- AI Action Plan:
- A comprehensive action plan must be developed within 180 days by designated presidential advisors and relevant agency heads.
- The plan will outline strategies to achieve the goals of maintaining U.S. AI dominance.
- Review of Existing Policies:
- The Assistant to the President for Science and Technology and other officials are tasked with reviewing current regulations that conflict with the new policy.
- Actions leading to revisions, suspensions, or rescissions of past directives will be initiated as needed.
- Memoranda Revisions: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will revise specific memoranda to align with the new policy within 60 days.
Expected Impact
- The order is designed to strengthen U.S. global competitiveness in AI, promoting human welfare, economic growth, and national security.
- By removing perceived barriers, the government aims for more robust innovation in the AI sector.
General Provisions
- The order does not alter existing legal authorities of government agencies or personnel.
- It will be implemented in compliance with applicable laws and budget constraints.
- The directive does not establish enforceable rights against the U.S. government or its entities.