The US government has introduced an Executive Order (EO) aimed at ensuring that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is developed and used in a responsible and beneficial manner. The EO sets forth a clear vision for the future of AI in the United States, providing a roadmap for how the federal government can work with the private sector to achieve this vision. It emphasizes three core principles: safety, security, and privacy; transparency, accountability, and responsible use; and fairness and inclusion. The EO also calls for the creation of unified standards for safe, reliable, and ethical development of AI systems. Software companies developing AI-powered applications are encouraged to adopt observability practices as a proactive step to ensure compliance, accelerate innovation, and embrace responsible AI use. The introduction of this EO marks a historic moment in AI regulation and represents a call to action for software companies to prioritize responsible AI development and deployment.