Have executive agencies and local governments set rules for their own AI use.
Government agencies can internally mandate transparency and ethics for the AI tools they deploy. For instance, an executive order could require all federal agencies to undergo algorithmic impact assessments and publish results when using AI for public-facing decisions.
Why this works
- Government agencies can internally mandate transparency and ethics for the AI tools they deploy.
- For instance, an executive order could require all federal agencies to undergo algorithmic impact assessments and publish results when using AI for public-facing decisions.
- The federal government as a huge tech buyer can also influence industry: if government procurement contracts demand that AI vendors explain their models and allow audits, companies will adapt to those standards across the board.
- These policy tools can be implemented relatively quickly by executive action or administrative directive.
National Taxpayers Union
AdvocacyAdvocating for taxpayers’ interests and limited government
National Taxpayers Union (NTU) is a conservative-leaning advocacy group founded in 1969 that advocates for lower taxes, reduced government spending, and free-market economic policies. NTU often opposes tariffs and trade barriers that it views as hidden taxes on consumers:. The organization lobbies Congress and engages its members to support fiscally conservative measures, publishes scorecards on lawmakers’ votes, and occasionally partners across the aisle on issues like government transparency.
Mechanism
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- Identify the agencies and procurement levers that can move fastest.
- Draft practical policy requirements, including disclosure, review, and audit expectations for AI use.
- Engage agency leadership and staff to adopt directives and update procurement language.
- Encourage public reporting so rules are visible and comparable across agencies.
- Track compliance and push for standardization so policies don’t become uneven or symbolic.
Milestones
Checkpoints and the expected timing for each step
- 1
Agency targets and policy template set
Near termA common policy and procurement template is ready for adoption.
- 2
Directives and procurement updates advanced
During agency actionAgencies move to adopt requirements and update vendor expectations.
- 3
Public reporting and guidance published
After adoptionRequirements are visible and comparable, reducing confusion.
- 4
Compliance tracked and standardized
OngoingPolicies produce measurable practice changes and converge toward consistent baselines.