Report on Actions Taken to Implement Gold Standard Science

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has laid out its plan to implement the Gold Standard Science principles required under Executive Order 14303. The report details how CFPB will embed reproducibility, transparency, peer review, and responsible use of technology— including AI—into its research practices. Staff training, standardized metrics, and shared cloud-based tools will help ensure research is rigorous, unbiased, and accessible. CFPB also acknowledges challenges in balancing technical detail with clear public communication, and it plans to refine its approach to meet both scientific and public needs.