White House reportedly considers mandatory government vetting of AI models before release — executive order under discussion

The Trump administration is reportedly considering an executive order that would require major AI models to undergo federal review before public release.

A working group of tech executives and officials has been shaping the proposal, with briefings already given to Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI.

If adopted, the policy would mark a sharp turn from the administration’s earlier deregulatory approach and give Washington more direct influence over AI launches.

The move could bring new scrutiny to model testing, third-party audits, and safety oversight across the AI sector.