President Trump signed an executive order Wednesday night that bans the federal government from using any artificial intelligence (AI) system that pushes left-wing ideas or ignores conservative voices.
For a while now, people have been warning that AI is not as neutral as it claims. These high-tech systems are trained on massive piles of information – articles, websites, videos, and more.
The problem is, much of that content has come from sources that have blocked, banned, or silenced conservatives for years.
You may be familiar with how social media platforms shadowbanned conservatives or hid certain news stories.
Well, the same Big Tech companies that did that also built the AI systems we’re now using for everything from search engines to schoolwork to federal programs.
It’s no surprise that the machines turned out just as biased as the people who made them.
When Elon Musk’s own AI system started quoting far-left groups like Media Matters to explain away conservative views, folks had had enough.
Now, President Trump has stepped in with action. His new order says the federal government will only buy or use AI tools that follow strict rules. These include being “truthful,” “neutral,” and based on facts, not ideology.
Here’s what the order requires:
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AI systems must be based on truth, historical accuracy, and science
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They must not promote political agendas like DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion)
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They cannot distort facts about race or sex
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They must not “manipulate” how certain groups are shown in their answers
In other words, no more woke nonsense.
Americans want answers they can trust, not machines that spit out pre-approved liberal talking points.
This order is also about national security. Trump’s AI advisor, David Sacks, said AI is “bigger than the iPhone” and even “bigger than the internet.”
If that’s true, we can’t afford to let a handful of Silicon Valley companies control it, and we definitely can’t let them do it without any accountability.
But there’s still more work to do.
Many conservative news outlets have been shut out of the AI conversation. While Big Tech used their content to train these systems, they were also throttling their reach and revenue.
This executive order flips the table. It tells companies that if they want government contracts, they need to build AI systems that treat all Americans fairly. That’s a huge shift in the power balance.
Critics worry it could “chill innovation” or that it’s trying to “censor” left-wing ideas, but the truth is, this isn’t about censorship – it’s about fairness.
It’s about making sure our future technology doesn’t just echo the views of one side.
This order is a win for truth, for fairness, and for every American who’s ever felt like their voice didn’t count online.
President Trump just sent a clear message to Big Tech: No more woke bias. Build AI that works for everyone or you won’t be working for the federal government.
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