OMB M-24-18 (superseded by M-25-22)
OMB Memorandum M-24-18 — Advancing the Responsible Acquisition of AI in Government (superseded)
United States · OMB M-24-18 (Oct. 3, 2024)
- Status
- Repealed / replaced
- Took effect
- October 3, 2024
- Applies to
- All federal agencies (CFO Act); no longer in force
- Enforced by
- Office of Management and Budget
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 Superseded by M-25-22 in April 2025 but established the federal baseline for AI procurement still in effect through M-25-22.
Who is protected: Federal employees and members of the public served by federal AI systems
Legal 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 Rescinded and replaced by OMB M-25-22 (Apr. 3, 2025) on pro-competition, pro-innovation grounds.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.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | United States |
|---|---|
| Level | Federal |
| Enacted | October 3, 2024 |
| Citation | OMB M-24-18 (Oct. 3, 2024) |
| 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| Penalties | None during effectiveness; superseded |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 |
| Agency page | OMB M-24-18 — Advancing Responsible AI Acquisition in Government (archived) |
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