President Donald Trump signed an executive order on artificial intelligence on Tuesday, less than two weeks after postponing a White House ceremony over concerns that a similar policy could dull America’s competitiveness in AI.
The order establishes a framework for federal agencies to assess the national‑security risks of the most advanced AI systems for up to a month before they are publicly released. The government will cooperate with trusted partners, including Anthropic, OpenAI and Google, who will receive early access to frontier models to promote secure innovation and enhance the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure.
It is still unclear how this directive differs from the one Trump declined to sign on May 21. Earlier, Trump canceled an Oval Office event with tech executives because he felt the draft could impede America’s lead against China.
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