OMB Memorandum M-24-18 — Advancing the Responsible Acquisition of AI in Government (superseded)
United States · OMB M-24-18 (Oct. 3, 2024)
OMB's original federal AI acquisition memo set rules for how agencies buy AI, including performance testing, vendor competition, and IP protections for federal AI use cases. Superseded by M-25-22 in April 2025 but established the federal baseline for AI procurement still in effect through M-25-22.
Technical detail
OMB M-24-18, 'Advancing the Responsible Acquisition of Artificial Intelligence in Government' (Oct. 3, 2024). Implemented EO 14110 § 10.1(f) (since revoked). Rescinded and replaced by OMB M-25-22 (Apr. 3, 2025) on pro-competition, pro-innovation grounds. Many baseline acquisition principles carried forward.
Who is protected: Federal employees and members of the public served by federal AI systems
Who must comply: All federal agencies (CFO Act); no longer in force
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | United States |
|---|---|
| Level | Federal |
| Status | Repealed / replaced |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2024-10-03 |
| Enacted | 2024-10-03 |
| Citation | OMB M-24-18 (Oct. 3, 2024) |
| Enforced by | Office of Management and Budget |
| Private right of action | No — agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | None during effectiveness; superseded |
| Topics | government use of AI · automated decision-making · AI disclosure and transparency |
| Last verified | 2026-06-17 |
| Official source | OMB M-24-18 — Advancing Responsible AI Acquisition in Government (archived) ↗ |
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