Trump's 'Anti-Woke' AI Directive: A New Battlefront for Tech Companies

Tech companies are facing a new regulatory challenge in selling AI to the U.S. government, with a new order from the Trump administration mandating that AI chatbots must not display 'wokeness.' This initiative aims to counter China's global AI dominance while embedding American values in AI tools.

AI technology providers targeting federal contracts must navigate Trump's new directive against 'woke' chatbots. This plan is part of a broader initiative to ensure U.S. AI dominance over China.

The order challenges tech firms to prove ideological neutrality, with major players like Google and Microsoft yet to comment.

Critics argue it complicates efforts to tackle bias within AI, comparing it to censorship methods in China. Industry stakeholders remain cautiously engaged, awaiting further guidance.

(With inputs from agencies.)