A federal directive specifying AI governance and risk management requirements for US government agencies.
This 2025 memorandum establishes mandatory minimum risk management practices for AI use by federal agencies. It requires agencies to designate a Chief AI Officer (CAIO), maintain a public AI inventory, and implement safeguards for AI applications that impact the rights or safety of the American public.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) must perform a formal safety assessment before deploying an AI tool that prioritizes patient care, ensuring the logic is explainable and free from demographic bias.
