Executive Order 13960: Driving Efficient Acquisition of Artificial Intelligence in Government

As federal agencies ramp up AI adoption, this OMB memorandum outlines how to responsibly and efficiently acquire AI systems while safeguarding privacy, civil liberties, and public trust. It emphasizes minimizing vendor lock-in, ensuring intellectual property and data rights, and promoting American-made AI technologies. Agencies are directed to update acquisition policies, incorporate performance-based contracting, and build cross-functional teams to assess and manage risks throughout the AI procurement lifecycle. This approach aims to balance innovation with accountability, ensuring AI delivers measurable value to government operations.