Banning ‘woke’ AI in Idaho
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Publish Date: 2026-03-18 15:05:00
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- Idaho’s House Bill 687 proposes a unique legislative ban on state agencies using AI systems that promote diversity, equity, or inclusion, requiring ideological neutrality and “truth-seeking” in outputs.
- Similar language to a previous executive order by former President Donald Trump is used in the legislation.
- Quinn Anex-Ries from the Center for Democracy and Technology argues on the Priorities Podcast that achieving ideological neutrality in AI is impractical and could harm state operations.
- Minnesota appointed Jon Eichten as its new statewide chief information officer.
- Texas has appointed Tony Sauerhoff as the new statewide CIO, most recently serving as chief artificial intelligence and innovation officer.
- Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs unveiled a plan to save up to $100 million over three years without cutting essential services, as detailed in her State of the State address.
