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GAO: AI Agencies Implementing Management Requirements
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This GAO report is relevant for tracking U.S. federal AI governance implementation and serves as a reference for how government accountability mechanisms apply to AI policy compliance under Executive Order 14110.
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Summary
The GAO assessed federal agency compliance with 13 AI management and talent requirements from Executive Order 14110 (October 2023), finding all requirements with March 2024 deadlines were fully implemented by agencies including OMB, OPM, and GSA. Key implementations included establishing the White House AI Council, Chief AI Officer councils, AI talent recruitment plans, and government-wide AI guidance. This represents foundational infrastructure for coordinated federal AI governance.
Key Points
- •All 13 selected AI management requirements with March 2024 deadlines were fully implemented by responsible federal agencies as of June 2024.
- •Key structures established include the White House AI Council, AI and Technology Talent Task Force, and Chief AI Officer councils across agencies.
- •OMB issued formal AI guidance, and OPM initiated AI talent recruitment plans to build government capacity for AI oversight.
- •EO 14110 (Oct 2023) provided the legal basis for these requirements, emphasizing safe and responsible AI development in government.
- •GAO's assessment provides an accountability mechanism for executive branch AI governance, tracking compliance with presidential directives.
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**GAO-24-107332**
Published: Sep 09, 2024. Publicly Released: Sep 09, 2024.
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## Fast Facts
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the world and could improve government operations. For example, federal agencies are already using AI to analyze weather hazards.
In October 2023, an Executive Order was issued to guide a coordinated approach to safely developing and using AI in government. It includes over 100 requirements with eight guiding principles like advancing equity and protecting privacy.
We looked at 13 requirements of the Executive Order with clear expectations for what agencies should have implemented by March 2024. Agencies fully carried out these 13 requirements, laying the groundwork for government-wide AI efforts.
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## Highlights
## What GAO Found
Federal agencies have taken actions to implement selected artificial intelligence (AI) management and talent requirements that were due by the end of March 2024. Specifically, all 13 of the selected AI management and talent requirements contained in the relevant Executive Order were fully implemented (see table).
Extent to Which Agencies Implemented Selected Artificial Intelligence (AI) Management and Talent Requirements from Executive Order (EO) 14110, as of June 2024
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| --- | --- |
| **Responsible agency(ies)** | **GAO assessment of selected requirements** |
| Executive Office of the President | - Organize the AI and Technology Talent Task Force<br>- Establish the White House AI Council |
| Office of Management and Budget (OMB) | - Convene the interagency Chief AI Officer council<br>- Issue AI guidance to agencies<br>- Issue instructions on agencies' AI use cases |
| Office of Science and Technology Policy and OMB | - Identify priority mission areas for increasing AI talent, establish highest-priority types of talent, and identify pathways for an accelerated hiring process |
| General Services Administration (GSA) | - Publish a Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program framework<br>- The Technology Modernization Board should consider prioritizing AI projects |
| Office of Personnel Management (OPM) | - Review hiring and workplace flexibilities<br>- Consider excepted service ap
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