Policy Details

EO 13859 – Maintaining American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence

Summary

Launches the American AI Initiative, prioritizing R&D, data access, workforce development, and international engagement to sustain U.S. AI leadership. Directs agencies to prioritize AI in budgets and policy coordination.

Healthcare Implications

Catalyzed agency AI strategies and research initiatives relevant to health AI (NIH, FDA, HHS). Framed open data and R&D priorities that supported clinical AI research and the health‑AI workforce.

Impact Level

Low

Keywords

Privacy & Data

Stakeholders

Developers & Vendors