Trump signs AI safety order seeking voluntary review of new models

Technology Trump signs AI safety order seeking voluntary review of new models June 2, 20261:41 PM ET By  Shannon Bond ,  Deepa Shivaram The Trump administration's latest AI executive order directs federal agencies to develop benchmarks to assess AI models' cyber capabilities, to create an "an AI cybersecurity clearinghouse" to review and share information on vulnerabilities, and to shore up the government's security defenses. Graeme Sloan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Graeme Sloan/Getty Images President Trump signed a long-awaited executive order on Tuesday that aims to mitigate security threats posed by artificial intelligence, in a shift from the administration's hands-off approach to the technology. The order asks AI companies to voluntarily submit their most powerful models for the government to test up to 30 days before releasing them to the public. Politics Trump says fewer regulations needed to win the AI race It also directs federal agencies to develop benchmarks to assess AI models' cyber capabilities, to create an "an AI cybersecurity clearinghouse" to review and share information on vulnerabilities, and to shore up the government's security defenses. "Advanced AI capabilities make our Nation stronger, but also introduce new national security considerations that require coordinated action across executive departments and agencies," the new executive order says. "As these capabilities evolve, my Administration will continue to work closely with industry to ensure that the best and most secure technology is deployed rapidly to confront any and all threats to our country." Sponsor Message Technology Trump is trying to preempt state AI laws via an executive order. It may not be legal The executive order was expected to come out last month, but the White House scrapped signing plans over concerns that it would interfere with AI innovation. Trump said at the time he worried the order would stifle American companies' lead in the global race a...