Trump Signs Scaled-Back AI Executive Order After Delay

Trump Signs Scaled-Back AI Executive Order After Delay">

['President Donald Trump has signed a scaled-back version of an executive order governing AI, less than two weeks after shelving the original plan. The revised order, approved on Monday night, gives the federal government access to the most advanced artificial intelligence models 30 days before their public release, down from the initially proposed 90 days. This move comes after senior aides persuaded Trump that the administration could not indefinitely delay establishing a framework for the technology, according to officials familiar with the matter.', "The revised order makes few substantive changes beyond shortening the review period.

It establishes a voluntary process to identify the most powerful AI models and gives the US government exclusive access for 30 days to assess potential vulnerabilities before public release. This executive order marks the first major AI regulation directive of Trump's second term and reflects growing concerns about the potential for powerful AI systems to be exploited for cyberattacks against critical infrastructure.", "The order does not implement formal regulation but rather sets up a framework for cooperation between the government and AI developers. It directs several federal agencies to create a classified process for determining which AI models the government wants access to and selecting other 'trusted partners' for early access.

The Pentagon is also tasked with securing its classified networks within 30 days, and the Justice Department is instructed to pursue criminal cases against individuals using AI models to hack computer systems.", "The move represents a victory for White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, who worked with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross to revive the proposal despite initial resistance from Trump's former AI czar David Sacks. With the order now in place, Bessent can begin exploring discussions with China about creating a similar cross-border framework for advanced AI systems. Some AI companies, including Anthropic, have signaled their support for the executive order, which they see as an important step in strengthening America's leadership in AI.", "The executive order reflects Trump's 'commonsense approach of collaborating with industry to balance innovation and security,' according to White House spokesperson Liz Huston.

The order had been scrapped on May 21 after AI companies and Sacks warned that a 90-day review window would be too burdensome for the rapidly evolving industry. However, executives at several major AI firms told the administration that their models were becoming increasingly sophisticated and powerful, making it necessary for the White House to establish a framework.", "Trump's approval of the revised order came after a high-level White House meeting on Monday, which included Wiles, Bessent, and Sacks. Administration officials worked through the weekend to finalize the details, and Trump ultimately gave his approval for a 30-day window, feeling there was enough industry buy-in for the plan."]