Trump’s new AI safety order seeks voluntary review of new models : NPR

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President Trump signed an executive order to address security threats related to artificial intelligence (AI) and mandated government testing of powerful AI models for 30 days before public release.
The order includes directives for federal agencies to develop benchmarks for assessing AI cyber capabilities, create an AI cybersecurity clearinghouse, and enhance government security defenses.
The executive order aims to mitigate national security risks while promoting AI advancements, though it relies on voluntary cooperation from AI companies.
The order was initially delayed due to concerns it might hinder AI innovation; however, it was revised to reduce the testing review period from 90 days to 30 days.
The Trump administration has been divided on how to regulate AI, but recent developments, like Anthropic’s cautious release of its powerful AI model, have influenced a shift towards safety measures.
Any regulation of AI would eventually have to be implemented through Congress, as the executive order emphasizes voluntary compliance from tech companies.

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