Trump Signs Executive Orders to Ban ’Woke AI’ in Federal Use

President TRUMP has signed three executive orders targeting the removal of so-called 'woke AI' from federal operations. The directives form part of a broader AI strategy titled 'Winning the AI Race: America’s AI Action Plan,' which outlines 90 policies aimed at accelerating innovation, infrastructure development, and global AI leadership.

The first order, 'Preventing Woke AI in the Federal Government,' mandates that federal agencies avoid AI models prioritizing ideological bias over accuracy. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs are explicitly flagged as prohibited ideologies, described as 'destructive' influences on large language models (LLMs). The WHITE House argues that DEI skews AI outputs toward themes like critical race theory and systemic racism, distorting factual narratives.

The MOVE reflects growing scrutiny over AI's role in shaping public discourse, with the administration framing politically neutral algorithms as a national priority. No specific AI vendors or cryptocurrencies are mentioned, but the policy signals heightened regulatory attention toward tech governance.