US Prepares AI Security Order That Omits Mandatory Model Tests

The Trump administration is preparing to order US agencies to partner with artificial intelligence companies to protect networks from AI-enabled cyber attacks, though the directive would stop short of requiring government approval for cutting-edge models, according to people familiar with the matter.

A draft executive order from President Donald Trump would revamp existing cybersecurity information-sharing programs to include AI companies and address threats posed by the emerging technology, said the people, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss confidential proceedings.