AI executive action stalled by White House infighting
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By Ashley Gold
Published on May 13, 2026.
Disagreement among administration officials and a time crunch with President Trump's China summit are hindering efforts to launch a federal response to AI. There are currently no new federal AI regulation following the release of Anthropic's most advanced model, Mythos. Early talk of federal safety reviews of new AI models has slowed down due to disagreements among officials. The White House may wait until the outcome of the China summit before making any final decisions on AI. The global situation is also becoming more complicated, with European governments seeking access to models like Mythos for their security testing. There is also a tug-of-war over where advanced AI testing should happen, with some suggesting it should be in the more civilian space of the Department of Commerce or in the national security side of the government.
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