Issued2025-12-11

OMB Memorandum M-26-04 – Increasing Public Trust in Artificial Intelligence Through Unbiased AI Principles

MemorandumFederal

Summary

OMB memo implementing “Unbiased AI Principles” for large language models and other AI systems procured by federal agencies, requiring documentation, disclosures, and mechanisms to address bias, inaccuracies, and misuse.

Healthcare Implications

Applies to LLMs and other AI systems used in federal health programs, benefits portals, and clinical or administrative tools, pushing agencies and vendors to demonstrate truthfulness, objectivity, and bias mitigation in models that may inform patient communication, triage, and benefits decisions, thereby supporting more equitable and trustworthy health-AI deployments.

Impact Level

Medium

Keywords

Safety & Risk; Equity & Bias; Transparency & Governance; Clinical Quality & Efficacy

Stakeholders

Regulators & Government; Developers & Vendors; Providers & Health Systems; Patients & Public