Artificial Intelligence (AI)

USDA AI Strategy

While USDA has successfully used AI for some time, charting a path forward on how we will continue to use it well is an exciting new chapter for USDA. USDA will leverage AI to expand its mission and business delivery and more effectively distribute benefits and services internally and across the nation. Investments in workforce readiness, governance, and technological infrastructure will ensure the safe integration of AI into USDA’s work.

To learn more, please visit the FY2025 – FY2026 USDA AI Strategy (PDF, 4.3 MB)

USDA Compliance Plan for OMB Memoranda M-24-10

Section 3, a, iii, of OMB Memo M-24-10, “Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence”, requires agencies to “submit to OMB and post publicly on the agency’s website either a plan to achieve consistency with this memorandum, or a written determination that the agency does not use and does not anticipate using covered AI.” USDA has developed the following memo which was submitted to OMB in September, 2024. This plan highlights work USDA has undertaken in FY24 as well as anticipated actions in FY25 to strengthen governance, advance responsible innovation, and manage risks associated with artificial intelligence.

USDA AI Compliance Plan - published September 2024