Susie Wiles Pushes to Revive Trump's Nixed AI Order With 90-Day Model Review
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Updated · WIRED · Jun 2
Susie Wiles Pushes to Revive Trump's Nixed AI Order With 90-Day Model Review
1 articles · Updated · WIRED · Jun 2
Weeks after Trump scrapped a planned May 21 signing, Susie Wiles is leading a White House push to revive the AI executive order, though officials still do not know whether a revised version will be signed.
The draft's biggest flashpoint was a voluntary system letting the government review frontier AI models up to 90 days before release to test cybersecurity risks, a timeline several companies say they may not meet.
Scott Bessent has joined Wiles's effort and met Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and other executives, while David Sacks remains opposed after urging Trump to kill the original order as too burdensome for innovation.
The fight reflects a broader shift inside the administration, which now sees advanced models such as GPT-5.5 and Anthropic's Mythos as national-security risks even as Trump worries regulation could weaken the US against China.
How can the US balance strict AI safety rules at home while trying to maintain its technological lead over global competitors?
Can a 90-day government review truly secure AI models that evolve faster than regulators can assess them?
U.S. AI Oversight in 2026: Voluntary Regulation, Industry Influence, and the Mythos Model Security Crisis
Overview
As of mid-2026, U.S. AI oversight is shaped by the Trump administration’s evolving strategy, which aims to balance rapid innovation with national security and public safety. The administration released the National AI Legislative Framework and issued an executive order requiring federal agencies to prioritize objectivity and scientific inquiry in AI systems. While officials engage with leading AI companies to discuss oversight, there is strong resistance from political and industry leaders who fear regulation could stifle innovation. This tension, along with the belief that AI can produce neutral truth, drives ongoing debate about how best to govern advanced AI technologies in the U.S.