US President Considers Government Oversight Over New AI Models
The White House is discussing an executive order to create an AI working group that would bring together tech executives and government officials.
Washington: US President Donald Trump is contemplating the introduction of government oversight over new models of artificial intelligence, according to a report by the New York Times on Monday.
Citing sources briefed on the deliberations, the newspaper states that the US government is considering an executive order to establish an AI working group.
This group would consist of tech executives and government officials who would examine potential oversight procedures.
A White House official has declined to confirm or deny the report, stating that any policy announcement will come directly from the president.
Discussion about potential executive orders is considered speculative at this time.
The New York Times reports that the White House is considering a formal government review process for new AI models.
This move could be prompted by concerns over Anthropic's latest AI model called Mythos, which cybersecurity experts warn may enhance complex cyberattacks.
Mythos has been noted for its ability to code at a high level, potentially granting it an unprecedented capability to identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities and devise ways to exploit them, according to experts.
This proposed change would mark a significant shift in Trump's stance on AI regulation.
In July, he released an AI blueprint that aimed to relax environmental rules and expand AI exports to allies.
This move was intended to maintain the United States' edge over China in the critical technology field.
Should Trump revoke Biden's 2023 executive order upon taking office in 2025, it would result in the elimination of a requirement for developers of AI systems that pose risks to national security, the economy, public health, or safety to share results of safety tests with the US government.
This order, signed by Joe Biden, was designed to align with the Defense Production Act and required developers to release these test results before making their AI models available to the public.
In March, the White House unveiled an AI policy for Congress that advocated for lawmakers to enact legislation.
This legislation aims to pre-empt state rules, protect children, and shield communities from high energy costs associated with the growing technology.
Citing sources briefed on the deliberations, the newspaper states that the US government is considering an executive order to establish an AI working group.
This group would consist of tech executives and government officials who would examine potential oversight procedures.
A White House official has declined to confirm or deny the report, stating that any policy announcement will come directly from the president.
Discussion about potential executive orders is considered speculative at this time.
The New York Times reports that the White House is considering a formal government review process for new AI models.
This move could be prompted by concerns over Anthropic's latest AI model called Mythos, which cybersecurity experts warn may enhance complex cyberattacks.
Mythos has been noted for its ability to code at a high level, potentially granting it an unprecedented capability to identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities and devise ways to exploit them, according to experts.
This proposed change would mark a significant shift in Trump's stance on AI regulation.
In July, he released an AI blueprint that aimed to relax environmental rules and expand AI exports to allies.
This move was intended to maintain the United States' edge over China in the critical technology field.
Should Trump revoke Biden's 2023 executive order upon taking office in 2025, it would result in the elimination of a requirement for developers of AI systems that pose risks to national security, the economy, public health, or safety to share results of safety tests with the US government.
This order, signed by Joe Biden, was designed to align with the Defense Production Act and required developers to release these test results before making their AI models available to the public.
In March, the White House unveiled an AI policy for Congress that advocated for lawmakers to enact legislation.
This legislation aims to pre-empt state rules, protect children, and shield communities from high energy costs associated with the growing technology.