EO 13960 Archives

Michael Kratsios, White House, Office of Science and Technology Policy — Michael Kratsios speaks Sept. 29, 2018, at a technology event in Fargo, North Dakota. (North Dakota Department of Transportation / Flickr)

Trump taps Michael Kratsios, Lynne Parker for tech and science roles

The two selections are veterans of the previous Trump administration.

Dec 23, 2024 By Madison Alder

U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris hold an event to highlight their administration’s approach to artificial intelligence in the East Room of the White House on October 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. President Biden issued a new executive order on Monday, directing his administration to create a new chief AI officer, track companies developing the most powerful AI systems, adopt stronger privacy policies and “both deploy AI and guard against its possible bias,” creating new safety guidelines and industry standards. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Federal government discloses more than 1,700 AI use cases

The new total more than doubles the figure from last year. Of those use cases, 227 were labeled rights- or safety-impacting.

Dec 18, 2024 By Madison Alder

HHS reports 66% increase in AI uses as agencies release inventories

The agency was one of the first to release its updated use case inventory for 2024, along with USDA, VA, DHS and others.

Dec 16, 2024 By Madison Alder

U.S. agencies publish plans to comply with White House AI memo

The plans offer a first glimpse into how the federal government intends to tackle new requirements and responsibilities for AI governance outlined by OMB.

Sep 25, 2024 By Madison Alder

White House releases final guidance for 2024 AI use case inventories

Finalized document sets a deadline of Dec. 16, 2024 for agencies to submit their updated inventories of artificial intelligence use cases.

Aug 23, 2024 By Madison Alder

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is pictured sitting behind a desk at a Senate Commerce hearing. He's looking at Chair Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., who is sitting next to him and speaking into a microphone. — Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., speaks as ranking member Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, listens during a hearing February 2023 hearing. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Eyebrow-raising AI amendment passes Senate Commerce committee

An amendment that would jeopardize key elements of Biden’s AI executive order advanced out of a Senate panel. Democrats contend it can be fixed later.

Aug 2, 2024 By Madison Alder Rebecca Heilweil