Tech companies are facing scrutiny over their diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in AI products following a pivot away from workplace DEI programs. The focus has shifted to addressing “woke AI” and harmful algorithmic discrimination. The House Judiciary Committee has issued subpoenas to major tech firms, including Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, to investigate efforts to promote equity in AI development and prevent biased outputs. Additionally, the U.S. Commerce Department has revised its standards, prioritizing reducing ideological bias over AI fairness and safety. This shift has sparked concerns among experts in the tech industry about the impact on AI research and development.