GSA has issued its first-ever acquisition clause aimed squarely at AI, contractors are already warning it could be a game changer
GSA has issued its first-ever acquisition clause aimed squarely at AI, contractors are already warning it could be a game changer  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Tue Mar 24 2026
Description: The General Services Administration is rolling out the government’s first acquisition regulation clause written specifically for artificial intelligence systems. It sets sweeping new rules on data ownership, licensing, disclosure and who’s on the hook when AI is used in contract performance—raising red flags across the contracting community. We’ll break down what’s in the clause, who it applies to, and why industry groups are pushing back, with Dan Ramish, Partner with Haynes Boone.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.