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Updated · POLITICO · May 20
Trump Readies 90-Day AI Review Order, Expanding Federal Use and Industry Security Partnership
Updated
Updated · POLITICO · May 20

Trump Readies 90-Day AI Review Order, Expanding Federal Use and Industry Security Partnership

8 articles · Updated · POLITICO · May 20
  • AI developers would have to give the U.S. government access to covered frontier models 90 days before public release under a draft Trump executive order, and consult officials before launch.
  • Within 30 days, agencies would be directed to expand AI use across federal systems and critical infrastructure operators such as community banks, rural hospitals and utilities.
  • Treasury would lead a voluntary clearinghouse with AI companies and infrastructure owners to identify and patch vulnerabilities, backed by CISA, the NSA and the Office of the National Cyber Director.
  • A 60-day classified benchmarking process would define which systems count as "covered frontier models," with the NSA making final determinations after interagency consultation.
  • The order also tells OPM to step up hiring through the U.S. Tech Force, reflecting a broader push to tighten oversight of advanced AI while accelerating government adoption.
As America tightens AI review, what stops unregulated foreign models from dominating the global landscape?
Can a 90-day voluntary review truly safeguard against AI models that can generate novel threats instantly?
When a government-vetted AI causes catastrophic harm, who will ultimately be held accountable?