Trump plan to test AI models has a problem—US security teams were gutted by DOGE
Summary
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to expand the U.S. government's voluntary safety testing of advanced AI models. The order focuses on collaboration between AI companies and federal agencies but does not impose strict regulations or requirements. Critics say the government may not be ready to effectively monitor AI risks in the short timeframes set by the order.Key Facts
- President Trump signed an executive order to promote voluntary AI safety testing by companies.
- The order avoids strict regulations to avoid slowing AI innovation.
- Earlier plans to give the government a 90-day testing window were shortened to 30 days to speed up AI deployment.
- The National Security Agency (NSA) will lead a classified process to define key AI models that need testing.
- The order also tasks the Treasury Department and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency with managing cybersecurity efforts.
- The government must recruit cybersecurity experts within 60 days to support testing efforts.
- Funding for AI vulnerability detection may come from existing federal grants, but resources are uncertain.
- The attorney general is directed to prioritize enforcement against illegal uses of AI to harm computer systems.
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