Trump signs AI review order with 30 day pre release

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday establishing a voluntary framework for the federal government to review advanced artificial intelligence models before their public release, a move aimed at addressing cybersecurity threats while maintaining a pro-innovation stance.

The order directs technology companies to provide the government with access to cutting-edge AI systems for up to 30 days prior to release. This period is significantly shorter than the 90-day window reportedly included in an earlier draft of the order. The final text explicitly states that the framework does not create a mandatory licensing, preclearance, or permitting requirement for new AI models.

Administration officials said the order seeks to balance national security concerns with the desire to avoid stifling technological growth. The document states that the United States leads in AI and refuses to stifle innovation with overly burdensome regulation. The practical effect is an attempt to build a federal mechanism for assessing the cybersecurity risks of the most advanced AI models without imposing broad new regulations.

The order sets several deadlines for federal agencies. Within 30...