OMB prepping guidance on acquiring AI for fed use
Office of Management and Budget is preparing to issue a memo guiding federal agencies on acquiring AI technologies, reports FedScoop. This follows the Biden administration's AI executive order and OMB's March 2024 guidance on AI adoption. Deputy Federal CIO Drew Myklegard emphasized the importance of best practices in AI procurement and mentioned ongoing training for federal employees. The memo aims to align agency contracts with previous AI guidance and is expected by 24 September. Additionally, OMB issued a request for information on responsible AI procurement, and Senate lawmakers are drafting a bill to assess AI risks before federal purchases. The focus is on ensuring continuity in tech policy progress through the next administration transition.More posts like this
