Trump signs order seeking early access to advanced AI models for security review

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at enhancing government oversight of advanced artificial intelligence models. The order seeks early access for federal agencies to the most sophisticated AI systems to evaluate potential cybersecurity risks and safeguard critical infrastructure.

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common-sense approach of collaborating with industry to balance innovation and security, cementing America’s continued global dominance in AI and cybersecurity.

The executive order encourages AI companies to voluntarily share new models deemed to possess advanced cyber capabilities with the government. This sharing would occur up to 30 days prior to the models being made available to other partners or the public. This initiative comes amid growing concerns from government officials and financial markets regarding the security implications of rapidly advancing AI technologies, such as Anthropic’s Mythos.

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nothing in this voluntary pre-release of AI models shall be construed to authorize the creation of a mandatory governmental licensing, preclearance, or permitting requirement.

A White House spokesperson described the executive order as a reflection of Trump's "common-sense approach of collaborating with industry to balance innovation and security." The goal is to ensure America's continued global dominance in the fields of AI and cybersecurity. The order also directs national security agencies to bolster their cybersecurity defenses through a new "cybersecurity clearinghouse."

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an important step forward and underscores that safety and innovation must advance hand-in-hand to ensure continued US leadership on AI.

Notably, the executive order explicitly states that the voluntary pre-release of AI models "shall not be construed to authorize the creation of a mandatory governmental licensing, preclearance, or permitting requirement." Major AI companies, including Anthropic and OpenAI, were involved in the development of the order. OpenAI's chief global affairs officer, Chris Lehane, called the order "an important step forward," emphasizing that safety and innovation must advance together to maintain U.S. leadership in AI. Microsoft President Brad Smith also welcomed the effort, stating it is "an important step toward advancing innovation while protecting the security of the American public."

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This executive order is an important step toward advancing innovation while protecting the security of the American public. We welcome this effort by the Administration.