Trump signs order designed to give government early look at powerful AI models

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday that creates a voluntary framework for federal review of advanced artificial intelligence models before they are released to the public.

The White House order, titled Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security, says developers of covered frontier models can provide the government access for up to 30 days before broader release. It also says the government may help select trusted partners to support security testing and related review.

The order is framed as a security measure, with the administration saying it is aimed at protecting critical infrastructure and encouraging safer AI development. The White House said the framework is voluntary.

The final text also says the order does not authorize mandatory licensing, preclearance or permitting requirements for new AI models. That marks a narrower approach than some earlier drafts reported before the signing.

The action was first reported Tuesday and later confirmed by the White House, with AP, Axios, The Washington Post and TechCrunch all reporting the signing and the basic structure of the framework.

It was not immediately clear which major AI companies would participate first or how quickly the named agencies would implement the review process.