CDT warns of government bullying in expected executive order on ‘woke AI’

The Center for Democracy and Technology says President Trump’s expected executive order to ban federal procurement of so-called “woke” artificial intelligence is a misuse of authority and a blatant attempt to force AI developers to “hew to a party line.”

“The government can, and should, use responsible procurement practices to ensure that AI systems are fit for purpose, function effectively, and are compliant with applicable risk management practices,” CDT said in a July 22 release. “That does not, however, mean...