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
Publish Date: 2026-06-02 13:17:00
Source Domain: www.usnews.com
- President Donald Trump signed an executive order on artificial intelligence (AI) on Tuesday.
- The executive order was a revision after an earlier version was postponed due to Trump’s concerns that it could diminish America’s edge in AI technology.
- The new order aims to create a framework for federal government vetting of national security risks for advanced AI systems before their release.
- It allows the government to collaborate with trusted partners for early access to certain advanced AI models to foster secure innovation and enhance critical infrastructure cybersecurity.
- The extent to which this new order differs from the earlier version remains unclear.
- Trump had previously canceled an Oval Office event with tech executives because he wasn’t satisfied with what he saw in the earlier draft of the order.
- Trump expressed concern previously that any action might hinder America’s lead in AI compared to other countries, specifically mentioning China.
