Trump Signs Executive Order Asking for Access to New AI Models Before They Launch

President Trump signed an executive order asking AI companies to voluntarily give the government up to 30 days of early access to their most advanced models so officials can assess cybersecurity risks and protect critical infrastructure. The move follows concerns sparked by Anthropic’s Mythos model, which experts say could accelerate cyberattacks, and reflects a compromise after earlier drafts proposed a longer review period. The order emphasizes collaboration with industry while rejecting any mandatory licensing regime, and major AI companies publicly supported the effort.