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Executive Order 14110 of October 30, 2023 Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence

Executive order State lawNorthern America · USin force

Executive Order 14110 establishes a comprehensive federal strategy for the safe, secure, and trustworthy development and use of artificial intelligence in the United States. It sets new standards for AI safety, protects privacy and civil rights, supports workers and innovation, and directs federal agencies to manage AI risks across critical infrastructure and government operations. The order also mandates reporting requirements for developers of powerful dual-use foundation models and large computing clusters.

Summary and content fields are drawn from the document text and are pending editorial review.

Who issued it

United States GovernmentGovernment · US
Lead issuer
Legal forceLegally binding
Under whose authorityState law
Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

National governmentPublic sector bodiesCompaniesAI developers and providersResearchers and academics

Federal agencies, AI developers, researchers, and organizations developing or deploying advanced AI systems within the United States.

Sectors
Cross-sector

What the document contains

What's covered

The executive order addresses AI safety and security evaluations, reporting thresholds for large-scale computing clusters and dual-use foundation models, CBRN risk mitigation, synthetic content labeling, immigration pathways for AI talent, promotion of market competition, protection of worker and civil rights, agency governance structures, and privacy-enhancing technologies.

What's missing

The order explicitly states that it does not create any enforceable legal rights or benefits, and notes that its provisions do not apply to national security systems, which are addressed separately.

Key takeaways
  • Developers of powerful dual-use foundation models and large computing clusters must report safety test results and infrastructure details to the federal government.
  • The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will establish rigorous standards and red-teaming guidelines for AI safety and security.
  • Federal agencies are directed to protect privacy, civil rights, and consumer safety while eliminating algorithmic discrimination in housing, healthcare, and criminal justice.
  • The order creates initiatives to attract global AI talent through streamlined visa processes and expands national AI research resources.
  • Federal agencies must designate Chief Artificial Intelligence Officers and implement minimum risk-management practices for government-used AI.
Principles it states
Artificial Intelligence must be safe and secure.Promoting responsible innovation, competition, and collaboration.A commitment to supporting American workers.Dedication to advancing equity and civil rights.Protecting the interests and privacy of consumers and Americans.Managing risks from the Federal Government's own use of AI.Leading the way to global societal, economic, and technological progress.
Outline
· Sec. 1. Purpose
· Sec. 2. Policy and Principles
· Sec. 3. Definitions
· Sec. 4. Ensuring the Safety and Security of AI Technology
· Sec. 5. Promoting Innovation and Competition
· Sec. 6. Supporting Workers
· Sec. 7. Advancing Equity and Civil Rights
· Sec. 8. Protecting Consumers, Patients, Passengers, and Students
· Sec. 9. Protecting Privacy
· Sec. 10. Advancing Federal Government Use of AI
· Sec. 11. Strengthening American Leadership Abroad
· Sec. 12. Implementation
· Sec. 13. General Provisions
Issued30 October 2023
Length21,269 words
FormatNot recorded
Scopenational

How it scores

Pending review

Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.

Accountability

4/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

It is necessary to hold those developing and deploying AI accountable to standards that protect against unlawful discrimination and abuse

Sec. 2(d)

screening score · 2026-10-23

Fairness

4/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

My Administration cannot—and will not—tolerate the use of AI to disadvantage those who are already too often denied equal opportunity and justice.

Sec. 2(d)

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Oversight

4/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

permitting the evasion of human control or oversight through means of deception or obfuscation.

Sec. 3(k)(iii)

screening score · 2026-10-23

Privacy

4/5

Protection of personal data and private life

To combat this risk, the Federal Government will ensure that the collection, use, and retention of data is lawful, is secure, and mitigates privacy and confidentiality risks.

Sec. 2(f)

screening score · 2026-10-23

Transparency

4/5

Openness about how AI systems work and are used

Finally, my Administration will help develop effective labeling and content provenance mechanisms, so that Americans are able to determine when content is generated using AI and when it is not.

Sec. 2(a)

screening score · 2026-10-23

Enforcement

4/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

the Secretary of Commerce shall require: (i) Companies developing or demonstrating an intent to develop potential dual-use foundation models to provide the Federal Government, on an ongoing basis, with information, reports, or records regarding the following

Sec. 4.2(a)

screening score · 2026-10-23

Topics

artificial_intelligence executive_order safety_and_security privacy civil_rights innovation