- President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday establishing a pre-release security review framework for advanced AI models.
- The framework is voluntary and targets only frontier AI models to avoid chilling effects on innovation and free speech, according to the White House.
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman endorsed the order, stating it balances safety with continued U.S. leadership in AI development.
- The order emerges as leading AI firms OpenAI and Anthropic prepare for their imminent initial public offerings.
In a significant move for the tech and crypto sectors, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday mandating pre-release safety reviews for powerful AI systems, a directive immediately praised by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. “The new EO gets the balance right,” Altman posted on X, advocating for U.S. leadership in developing safe, cutting-edge models.
The order establishes a framework for federal agencies to vet national security risks of the most advanced AI for up to 30 days before public release. Consequently, it directs a coalition including the Treasury Department and NSA to create an AI Cybersecurity clearinghouse with industry partners.
The voluntary process grants the government early access to frontier models to bolster critical infrastructure defense. However, the White House clarified oversight is not universal, as stated in the order, to prevent chilling innovation and free speech.
Meanwhile, the directive instructs the Attorney General to prioritize prosecuting AI-related crimes, especially cybercrimes. This regulatory development arrives as major AI companies position themselves for public markets.
Anthropic confidentially filed for an IPO last Friday, with OpenAI expected to follow soon. The policy aims to ensure secure deployment of advanced capabilities as these firms approach landmark financial events.
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