The White House has recently taken action, urging tech companies to avoid "woke" tendencies in the development of artificial intelligence, attempting to control the political orientation of chatbots. In a speech, former President Trump mentioned that under the current President Biden's leadership, AI companies were forced to hire a large number of "woke" individuals, and he stated, "Wokeness is not cool at all." He believes that current AI models are filled with partisan bias and accuses them of including inappropriate content such as "Critical Race Theory."
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To address this issue, Trump signed an executive order titled "Preventing Woke AI in the Federal Government." According to this order, government agencies purchasing large language models (LLMs) must ensure these models "accurately respond to user prompts seeking factual information or analysis." Additionally, these models should prioritize historical accuracy, scientific inquiry, and objectivity, becoming "neutral, nonpartisan tools," and should not manipulate user feedback to cater to ideological concepts such as diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
In his speech, Trump defined DEI, claiming it involves suppressing or distorting factual information related to race or gender, manipulating racial or gender representation in model outputs, and introducing concepts like Critical Race Theory. In reality, before being seen as problematic by Trump and his supporters, DEI was often used to refer to civil rights, social justice, and diversity initiatives.
Currently, the Office of Management and Budget has been instructed to issue further guidance within 120 days. Although the specific details of this order are unclear, it is expected that its impact will not only affect government services but may also extend to the entire major legal studies field. This policy has drawn widespread attention, especially against the backdrop of the growing intersection between technology and politics.
Key points:
🌐 Recently, the White House ordered tech companies to reduce "woke AI" phenomena, attempting to control their political inclinations.
🤖 Trump signed an executive order requiring AI models purchased by the government to remain neutral and objective, free from ideological influence.
📜 The Office of Management and Budget will provide further guidance within 120 days, potentially affecting a wide range of legal and technological fields.