Industry groups cite innovation benefits in White House memos on federal AI policy

The two new Office of Management and Budget memos spelling out policies on the federal government’s own uses of artificial intelligence are drawing support from tech industry groups.

The White House Office of Management and Budget on April 3 posted two guidance memos updating policies on AI usage and acquisition by federal agencies, with an eye toward promoting government adoption of AI and spelling out revised rules for procurement of AI products and services.

OMB’s M-25-21, “Accelerating Federal...