Resources

AI-Focused Policies

Artificial intelligence (AI)-focused laws, regulations, executive orders, and memoranda drive HHS’ AI efforts:

• OMB Memo 24-18 (Advancing the Responsible Acquisition of Artificial Intelligence in Government) directs agencies to improve their capacity for the responsible acquisition of AI.
• OMB Memo 24-10 (Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency Use of AI) establishes principles and practices for the responsible use, development, and procurement of AI technologies.
  • OMB Memo 24-10 Response from HHS
• Executive Order 14110 (October 2023) – “Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence”
• The Blueprint for the AI Bill of Rights (October 2022) is a set of five principles and associated practices to help guide the design, use, and deployment of automated systems to protect the rights of the American public in the age of artificial intelligence.
• National AI Initiative Act of 2020 - DIVISION E, SEC. 5001 (January 2021) calls for a coordinated program across the entire Federal government to accelerate AI research and application for the Nation’s economic prosperity and national security
• Executive Order 13859 (February 2019) – “Maintaining American Leadership in AI” defines a coordinated Federal Government AI strategy
• Executive Order 13960 (December 2020) – “Promoting the Use of Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence in the Federal Government” establishes principles for trustworthy use of AI in government
• OMB Memo 21-06 (November 2020) – Guidance for Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Applications
  • OMB M-21-06 Response from HHS

Archived Materials

• The HHS Trustworthy AI Playbook includes specific guidance on major trustworthy AI concepts and how to use AI solutions safely and confidently.
• The HHS Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy 2021 outlined an approach to foster Department-wide AI adoption, scale AI capabilities across domains, and accelerate AI integration using best practices and lessons learned.

Contact Information

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