President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday to promote artificial intelligence innovation and security. The order focuses specifically on addressing cybersecurity threats.
Federal agencies must establish a classified process to benchmark the cyber capabilities of advanced AI models. This process will assess potential risks associated with the technology.
The directive is a scaled-back version of a comprehensive order canceled in May 2026. The scrapped version proposed a voluntary framework for government vetting of AI models before public release.
The new order reduces direct scrutiny on AI developers. This change follows industry concerns that stricter regulations could stifle innovation.