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Fact Sheet: President Biden Issues Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence

FACT SHEET: President Biden Issues Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence

Executive order State lawNorthern America · USadopted

This Executive Order establishes comprehensive standards for AI safety and security, privacy protection, equity and civil rights, consumer and worker support, innovation, and international leadership. It directs federal agencies to set rigorous standards for AI red-team testing, manage national security and biological risks, protect personal data, and combat algorithmic discrimination. Additionally, the order promotes domestic AI research, streamlines visa criteria for highly skilled immigrants, and fosters international collaboration on AI governance frameworks.

Summary and content fields are drawn from the document text and are pending editorial review.

Who issued it

United States GovernmentGovernment · US

Lead issuer

Legal forceLegally binding

Under whose authorityState law

Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

National governmentRegulatorsPublic sector bodiesCompaniesAI developers and providersResearchers and academics

Federal agencies, AI developers, researchers, and policymakers seeking to understand United States federal mandates and governance frameworks for artificial intelligence.

Sectors

Cross-sectorDefence and security · national security and cybersecurityHealthcare · healthcare and life sciences

What the document contains

What's covered

The document addresses federal mandates, agency directives, and national strategies regarding AI safety testing, biological synthesis screening, content authentication and watermarking, privacy protection, civil rights enforcement, healthcare and education integration, labor protections, research resource piloting, and international cooperation.

What's missing

The text does not contain legislative statutes passed by Congress, nor does it provide technical compliance specifications or industry-specific penalties for non-compliance beyond federal procurement and funding conditions.

Key takeaways

Developers of powerful AI systems must share safety test results and critical information with the U.S. government under the Defense Production Act.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology will set rigorous standards for extensive red-team testing prior to public release.
The order calls for bipartisan data privacy legislation and prioritizes privacy-preserving techniques, including advanced cryptographic tools.
Federal agencies are directed to combat algorithmic discrimination and protect civil rights across housing, healthcare, benefits, and the criminal justice system.
The administration aims to support workers against displacement and surveillance while fostering a competitive and fair AI ecosystem.

Outline

· New Standards for AI Safety and Security
· Protecting Americans’ Privacy
· Advancing Equity and Civil Rights
· Standing Up for Consumers, Patients, and Students
· Supporting Workers
· Promoting Innovation and Competition
· Advancing American Leadership Abroad
· Ensuring Responsible and Effective Government Use of AI

Issued30 October 2023

Length1,916 words

FormatNot recorded

Scopenational

How it scores

Pending review

Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.

Accountability

4/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

Provide clear guidance to landlords, Federal benefits programs, and federal contractors to keep AI algorithms from being used to exacerbate discrimination.

Advancing Equity and Civil Rights

screening score · 2026-10-23

Fairness

4/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

Address algorithmic discrimination through training, technical assistance, and coordination between the Department of Justice and Federal civil rights offices on best practices

Advancing Equity and Civil Rights

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Dignity

3/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

Promote the safe, responsible, and rights-affirming development and deployment of AI abroad to solve global challenges

Advancing American Leadership Abroad

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Oversight

2/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

Issue guidance for agencies’ use of AI, including clear standards to protect rights and safety, improve AI procurement, and strengthen AI deployment.

Ensuring Responsible and Effective Government Use of AI

screening score · 2026-10-23

Privacy

4/5

Protection of personal data and private life

Protect Americans’ privacy by prioritizing federal support for accelerating the development and use of privacy-preserving techniques

Protecting Americans’ Privacy

screening score · 2026-10-23

Transparency

4/5

Openness about how AI systems work and are used

The Department of Commerce will develop guidance for content authentication and watermarking to clearly label AI-generated content.

New Standards for AI Safety and Security

screening score · 2026-10-23

Impact Assessment

4/5

Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use

Require that developers of the most powerful AI systems share their safety test results and other critical information with the U.S. government.

New Standards for AI Safety and Security

screening score · 2026-10-23

Topics

ai_safety data_privacy algorithmic_discrimination national_security workforce_impact