Preventing Woke AI in the Federal Government

On July 23, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order mandating that federal agencies only procure AI models that adhere to principles of truth-seeking and ideological neutrality, explicitly targeting the exclusion of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) considerations in AI outputs. This order aims to ensure that AI used by the government remains free from ideological bias, potentially impacting how federal AI systems are developed and implemented. The directive may face legal and political scrutiny, as it challenges the integration of DEI principles, which some view as essential for fairness and representation in AI technologies.