Trump could sign AI executive order as soon as Thursday

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🗞️ Driving the news: The White House could issue as soon as Thursday an executive order establishing a voluntary framework for early government review of advanced AI models before public release
• Companies including OpenAI and Anthropic are reported to be part of discussions, potentially providing models up to 90 days prior to launch for assessment

🔭 The context: The order would split into two areas: cybersecurity, creating a voluntary “clearinghouse” with the Treasury and other agencies to identify and fix vulnerabilities, and “covered frontier models,” defining which AI models are eligible for early review
• The initiative comes after recent AI developments raised concerns that unreleased models could enable cyberattacks or other high-risk capabilities

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Early government review of AI models aims to mitigate potential cybersecurity threats, protect critical infrastructure, and ensure emerging AI technologies do not exacerbate societal risks
• This step reflects growing government recognition of AI’s power and the need for preemptive oversight

⏭️ What’s next: If signed, AI developers would be expected to voluntarily share models under the framework
• Industry discussions are ongoing regarding the pre-launch review period, with some companies favoring shorter windows than the 90-day proposal
• Agencies may also expand staffing for AI and cybersecurity oversight

💬 One quote: “Advanced AI models can supercharge cyberattacks… an early review could help the government protect against threats before they’re unleashed in the world.” – Source familiar with White House discussions

📈 One stat: 90 days is the proposed pre-launch review period under one version of the executive order

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