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Trump quietly signs new AI executive order

Trump quietly signs new AI executive order

Summary

President Donald Trump signed a new executive order on artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity that focuses on national security and improving AI-related cybersecurity measures. The order requires several government agencies to develop ways to evaluate AI models and does not create new mandatory government licenses for AI development.

Key Facts

  • President Trump signed the executive order on AI and cybersecurity on Tuesday.
  • The order emphasizes strengthening national security through better AI cybersecurity.
  • It creates a “cybersecurity clearinghouse” to improve coordination among agencies.
  • Within 60 days, several agencies including the Treasury and National Security Agency must develop a process to assess advanced AI models.
  • The order defines a “covered frontier model” as part of its evaluation framework.
  • The new order replaces a stricter previous version that President Trump cancelled over competitiveness concerns.
  • The order specifically prohibits mandatory government licensing or permits for developing new AI models.
  • David Sacks, a former White House AI advisor, and Ryan Baasch influenced the language limiting government control over AI licensing.
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