Executive Order 14110-Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence

Executive Order 14110, signed on October 30, 2023, establishes a comprehensive framework for the safe, secure, and trustworthy development and use of artificial intelligence across the federal government and the broader economy. The order directs federal agencies to develop safety standards, conduct risk assessments, create guidelines for AI use in high-stakes government functions, and coordinate with the private sector on responsible AI development. It also directs agencies to address AI's impacts on workers, civil rights, national security, and research.

The order affects virtually every federal agency, AI developers and deployers across the private sector, workers whose jobs may be affected by AI adoption, and the general public who interacts with AI systems in everything from health care to financial services. It is one of the most sweeping executive actions on technology in recent history, touching on cybersecurity, privacy, civil rights, consumer protection, research, and national competitiveness.

The order relies on the President's constitutional authority to manage the executive branch and on a range of existing statutes, including the Defense Production Act for certain AI safety reporting requirements. Because it covers such broad ground, some specific provisions may face legal challenges if they are seen as exceeding existing statutory authority or creating obligations on private parties without congressional authorization. Overall the order is grounded in well-established executive power, but its scope makes it one of the more constitutionally complex executive actions of the Biden administration.

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