Trump Signs Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity

President Trump signed an executive order on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity on June 2, 2026. The order allows the White House to delay the implementation of new regulations for advanced AI models while assessing their cybersecurity capabilities. This decision follows the cancellation of a previous version of the order that included stricter requirements, which Trump stated could negatively impact American competitiveness. The executive order emphasizes the need for coordinated action across government agencies to address national security concerns related to AI. It mandates national security agencies to enhance cybersecurity measures and establish a 'cybersecurity clearinghouse.' Within 60 days, several agencies, including the Treasury Department and the National Security Agency, are tasked with developing a classified benchmarking process to evaluate the advanced cyber capabilities of AI models. Additionally, the order includes language that prohibits the establishment of mandatory government licensing for the development and distribution of new AI models.