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Trump signs an executive order to vet top AI models for national security risks

Trump signs an executive order to vet top AI models for national security risks

Summary

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to check the national security risks of the most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems before they are released to the public. The government will review these AI models for up to a month and work with trusted partners to improve security and protect important infrastructure.

Key Facts

  • President Trump signed the executive order on AI on Tuesday.
  • The order requires federal review of top AI systems for national security risks up to 30 days before their public release.
  • The government will collaborate with trusted partners who get early access to these AI models.
  • The goal is to promote safe innovation and protect critical infrastructure from cybersecurity threats.
  • This order came less than two weeks after Trump postponed a similar policy due to concerns it might harm America’s competitive edge in AI.
  • Trump canceled a May 21 event with tech executives because he did not want to slow down U.S. leadership in AI technology.
  • Participating U.S. companies include Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google.
  • The earlier version of the order was seen as voluntary collaboration between government and tech firms.
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