President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that bars US government agencies from working with artificial intelligence (AI) companies whose systems are seen as politically biased.
The order, published on July 23, said government departments can only use AI tools that are neutral and focused on facts. Models that support ideas like diversity, equity, and inclusion, often referred to as DEI, are called out as being off-limits.
The administration argues that these values, when built into AI, reduce the accuracy and trustworthiness of the technology.
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The document claims that replacing facts with politically driven content is a threat to creating dependable AI systems. It is described as an “existential threat to reliable AI” and insists that federal agencies should avoid tools that promote certain viewpoints.
Several examples are included in the order. One case involves AI tools that alter the race or gender of historical figures, such as the Founding Fathers or the Pope.
A separate example focuses on Google’s Gemini AI, which reportedly told users to avoid “misgendering” people, even in extreme situations such as a nuclear disaster.
The new rule will apply to all civilian agencies. However, it allows national security programs to make exceptions if needed. AI tools that meet the requirements for “truth-seeking” and “neutrality” will still be allowed.
The executive order is part of a broader plan released the same day to boost AI in the US. What does the proposal cover? Read the full story.
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