Source: Ropes & Gray

Ropes & Gray summarizes a new set of AI guidelines issued by the White House on April 11, 2025, intended to regulate the procurement and operational use of artificial intelligence technologies by federal agencies. The guidance requires agencies to perform risk assessments, ensure transparency, and maintain human oversight when deploying AI systems. The framework reflects principles set forth in the Biden administration’s AI Bill of Rights and builds on the Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of AI.

Agencies are directed to prioritize equity, privacy, and accountability, with periodic reviews of AI tools and their outcomes. The guidance emphasizes that AI should not be used in ways that undermine civil liberties or lead to unjust outcomes, especially in critical areas like healthcare, law enforcement, and public benefits administration. The memo represents a broader push toward ethical and responsible AI governance in U.S. public institutions.