President Trump signed three executive orders on artificial intelligence on Wednesday, focusing on what he termed "woke AI" models. Speaking from Washington, D.C., he stated, "The American people do not want woke Marxist lunacy in their AI models and neither do other countries. They don’t want it. They don’t want anything to do with it."

One of the key orders prohibits the federal government from acquiring generative AI large language models that do not meet specific criteria for "truthfulness and ideological neutrality." Trump emphasized that the U.S. government will only engage with AI that promotes truth, fairness, and impartiality. The order outlines that acceptable large language models must prioritize historical accuracy, scientific inquiry, and objectivity, while also acknowledging uncertainty when information is incomplete or contradictory.

The directive requires the White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought, along with other administration officials, to provide guidance for federal agencies on implementing these principles in AI procurement. Additionally, it mandates that contracts for large language models include provisions to ensure adherence to Trump’s "Unbiased AI Principles."

The executive orders come in the wake of controversies surrounding AI models, such as Google’s Gemini, which faced backlash for generating diverse images, including depictions of black Founding Fathers and multiracial Nazi-era German soldiers.

In addition to the order on AI models, Trump signed directives aimed at enhancing data center infrastructure and promoting the export of American AI technology to allies. The data center order instructs Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to initiate a program offering loans, grants, and tax incentives for qualifying infrastructure projects. It also revokes previous administration requirements related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as climate considerations for data center projects on federal lands.

Furthermore, the AI-export order directs the Commerce Department to create a program supporting the development and deployment of comprehensive technology packages abroad, which include hardware, data systems, AI models, and cybersecurity measures. These packages are intended for various sectors, including healthcare, education, agriculture, and transportation.

Trump's latest actions are part of his broader strategy to establish a "Golden Age for American technological dominance" and position the U.S. as a global leader in artificial intelligence.