AI Tools Used to Screen DEI Compliance at HHS, Sparking Debate
Since March, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has been utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen grants, applications, and job descriptions for compliance with former President Trump's executive orders related to gender ideology and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Multiple news sources reported that the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is employing AI systems developed by Palantir and Credal AI, a company founded by Palantir alumni, for this purpose.
These AI systems flag content that is potentially non-compliant, which is then reviewed by ACF staff. Palantir earned over $35 million from HHS during Trump's second term. Credal AI received approximately $750,000 for their GenAI platform, according to Wired.
The use of AI to assess DEI compliance has sparked debate. The AI tools are being used to screen grants, applications, and job descriptions.
In other news, President Donald Trump on Monday urged House lawmakers to end the partial government shutdown that began over the weekend. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he was working hard with Speaker Johnson to send legislation the Senate had already passed to his desk, where he promised to sign it immediately. "There can be NO CHANGES at this time," he wrote, warning that another prolonged shutdown would be pointless, and destructive. He called on lawmakers in both parties to vote yes and reopen the government WITHOUT DELAY, according to Time.
Additionally, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey addressed the annual meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington, D.C., regarding immigration enforcement concerns. "We are on the front line of a very important battle," Frey said. "If we do not speak up, if we do not step out, it will be your city that is next," according to Time.
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