White House Considers Vetting A.I. Models Before They Are Released
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- President Trump, previously a proponent of minimal regulation on artificial intelligence, is now considering introducing government oversight for new A.I. models, according to U.S. officials.
- The administration is discussing an executive order to establish an A.I. working group comprising tech executives and government officials to explore oversight procedures, including a formal review process for new A.I. models.
- White House officials recently informed executives from Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI about these potential plans, signaling a shift from the previous hands-off approach.
- The proposed review process may resemble the British model, where multiple government bodies ensure A.I. safety standards are met.
- This marks a significant reversal from Trump’s earlier stance, when he promoted A.I. development without regulatory constraints, emphasizing the technology’s importance in geopolitical competition with China.
