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

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The Trump administration’s latest AI executive order directs federal agencies to develop benchmarks to assess AI models’ cyber capabilities, to create an “an AI cybersecurity clearinghouse” to review and share information on vulnerabilities, and to shore up the government’s security defenses.

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President Trump signed a long-awaited executive order on Tuesday that aims to mitigate security threats posed by artificial intelligence, in a shift from the administration’s hands-off approach to the technology.

The order asks AI companies to voluntarily submit their most powerful models for the government to test up to 30 days before releasing them to the public.

It also directs federal agencies to develop benchmarks to assess AI models’ cyber capabilities, to create an “an AI cybersecurity clearinghouse” to review and share information on vulnerabilities, and to shore up the government’s security defenses.

“Advanced AI capabilities make our Nation stronger, but also introduce new national security considerations that require coordinated action across executive departments and agencies,” the new executive order says. “As these capabilities evolve, my Administration will continue to work closely with industry to ensure that the best and most secure technology is deployed rapidly to confront any and all threats to our country.”