DOE Artificial Intelligence Strategy and AI Compliance Plan (OMB M-25-21)

Summary

On October 1, 2025, the Department of Energy issued its Artificial Intelligence Strategy and its AI Compliance Plan. The strategy sets out how DOE plans to use AI in operations, scientific discovery and innovation, energy efficiency and national security, with examples such as using AI and machine learning to support stockpile stewardship. The compliance plan describes how DOE will meet OMB Memorandum M-25-21. Both are internal federal-agency documents, not rules that bind the energy sector.

Key dates

1. October 1, 2025Takes effect
2. October 1, 2025Issued
3. October 16, 2026Checked against sources
4. October 21, 2026Checked against sources

Developments are added when the record is reviewed. Next review: January 15, 2027.

Evidence

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1. On Oct. 1, the Department of Energy issued its Artificial Intelligence Strategy and Compliance Plan.

   Supports: Date and documents

   the DOE AI Compliance Plan ensures alignment with federal requirements outlined in the Office of Management and Budget's Memorandum M-25-21

   Supports: M-25-21 compliance plan

   The document provides possible use cases for the advanced technology in everyday operations, scientific discovery and innovation, energy efficiency, and national security.

   Supports: Strategy content

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