Trump Signs Executive Order for Voluntary AI Model Oversight

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday establishing a voluntary framework for artificial intelligence companies to provide the U.S. government early access to advanced AI models before public release, according to The New York Times.

The order asks developers to share new models with federal agencies up to 30 days before launch so they can assess cybersecurity and national security risks. It reverses the administration’s earlier decision to cancel a version of the policy that called for a 90 day review period. Tech executives, including former White House AI adviser David Sacks, supported the shorter timeline, which helped move the order forward.

The directive instructs agencies such as the Treasury Department and the Department of Defense to establish a cybersecurity clearinghouse to evaluate vulnerabilities discovered by AI systems. It explicitly states that no mandatory licensing or permitting requirements will be created for AI model development or release.

The executive order was signed privately at the White House following months of internal debate over how to balance innovation with security concerns. Major companies including OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft, and Google have expressed support for the voluntary review process.