The federal government is often accused of not being able to keep policy aligned as new technologies emerge. Over the past two years, the administration has issued a lot of guidance around robotic process automation, or RPA, and the broader technology field of artificial intelligence. Whether sparked by China's announcement of its intention to be the world's AI superpower or just good strategic leadership, the emphasis is welcomed. While the latest executive order from the White House was immediately panned as an "unfunded mandate," critics might consider the substantial leadership of several mid-level agencies before calling for funding in these fiscally challenging times. Executive branch leadership over the past few years has been encouraging agencies to begin their path to AI, and Congress and agencies have begun that process.