White House orders federal agencies to appoint chief AI officers and establish AI safeguards.

The White House has ordered all federal agencies to appoint chief artificial intelligence (AI) officers to oversee the use of AI and manage potential risks. This directive is part of a government-wide policy from the White House's Office of Management and Budget (OMB), which also requires federal agencies to establish concrete safeguards for AI use and hire a chief AI officer by December. The new policy aims to protect the public's rights and safety by ensuring responsible AI adoption within the US government.