What to know about the White House’s sweeping AI Directive

Table of contents

• 'Both sweeping and specific'
• Implementation will be key
• Only a first step

Article summary

Law360: The US President, Joe Biden, signed a comprehensive executive order on 30 October 2023 that sets out a road map for protecting consumers and workers from privacy, discrimination and other potential harms presented by the widespread deployment of artificial intelligence (AI), but experts say its effectiveness will likely hinge on how the Directive is implemented and whether it is backed up by congressional action.