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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