Trump administration considering safety review for new AI models
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By Sam Sabin
Published on May 4, 2026.
The Trump administration is considering a new plan to require the Pentagon to safety test AI models that are being used by federal, state, and local governments. This move comes after the release of the Mythos Preview sparked a new cybersecurity panic. The White House's Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) has held two meetings last week to discuss security concerns raised by advanced AI models. The ONCD has also been discussing an AI security framework that would require safety testing for AI deployments for federal, local, and state levels. This would add an additional layer of responsibility for the government to assess the security vulnerabilities of a model before it's released in the public sector. However, the White House remains fluid, with specific proposals for executive action changing often.
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