Trump signs executive order granting US early access to frontier models before launch

Trump signed an executive order letting AI developers voluntarily share frontier models with U.S. agencies up to 30 days before launch for cyber risk review.

The plan gives the government earlier visibility into advanced AI systems and directs agencies to strengthen defenses and build a cybersecurity clearinghouse.

It also calls for a classified benchmark to assess frontier models, but stops short of mandatory licensing or preclearance.

The approach aims to improve national security oversight without adding a formal approval hurdle that could slow deployment.