Department of the Interior AI Strategy and AI Compliance Plan (OMB M-25-21)

Summary

The Interior Department's AI Strategy and companion Compliance Plan, aligned with Executive Orders 14179 and 14277 and OMB Memorandum M-25-21. The strategy sets three enterprise-wide goals, starting with integrating AI into mission delivery, and aims to improve stewardship of public lands and waters, energy resources and conservation; one example use case streamlines wildland fire intelligence at the National Interagency Coordination Center. The compliance plan sets governance through a Department AI Governance Board, a Department AI Program and an IT leadership team.

Key dates

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

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

Evidence

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1. including a Department AI Governance Board for oversight and prioritization, a Department AI Program for technical guidance and coordination

   Supports: Governance bodies

   Department of the Interior AI Compliance Plan U.S. Department of the Interior Primary source

2. we will pursue three enterprise-wide goals that guide every bureau and

   Supports: Three goals

   Streamlining Wildland Fire Intelligence with AI: At the National Interagency Coordination

   Supports: Wildland fire use case

   Department of the Interior AI Strategy U.S. Department of the Interior Primary source