Trump Prohibits “Woke AI” in Federal Procurement

AI policy changes under Trump’s leadership could impact federal contracts and vendor technology strategies.

President Trump, during the All-In Podcast and Hill & Valley Forum event, signed an executive order aiming to exclude “woke AI” from federal use. The order affects billions of federal procurement dollars, potentially altering tech vendor operations.

Technology companies like OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google were referenced as industry standards at the event. The move could influence vendor eligibility for AI procurement, pushing those with perceived biases out of the running. As President Trump stated, “The American people do not want woke Marxist lunacy in the AI models, and neither do other countries. I encourage all American companies to join us in rejecting poisonous Marxism in our technology.”

Social implications may arise as AI vendors adjust to new federal directives and market dynamics evolve. Currently, blockchain or cryptocurrency effects are indirect and speculative.

The executive order marks a significant policy shift in tech procurement, emphasizing neutrality over ideological agendas. Financial impacts on affected companies could prompt technological reevaluations to align with regulatory standards.

The order’s emphasis on neutrality reinvigorates debates about AI ethical standards and delineates federal expectations from tech vendors. As noted in Trump’s executive actions on AI, market participants await further regulatory interpretations and subsequent technology pivots.