White House “AI Executive Order” Implications for Behavioral Health

As the intersection between artificial intelligence (AI) and behavioral health continues to grow, it is paramount for professionals in our filed to stay informed about the evolving landscape of AI government policies. On October 30, the White House released President Biden’s Executive Order (EO) on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence. This article intends to clarify the components of the AI Executive Order and its potential implications for behavioral health. It also identifies and applies the White House’s five newly proposed AI Bill of Rights to behavioral health.