Trump Signs Executive Order for AI Model Review Before Release

On June 2, 2026, President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing a voluntary framework for artificial intelligence (AI) companies to share their advanced models with the federal government prior to their release. The initiative aims to promote secure innovation and enhance the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure. The order acknowledges the success of the US AI industry, attributing it to a lack of overly burdensome regulations, while also recognizing the security risks associated with new AI capabilities. It instructs several federal agencies to develop a framework for assessing the advanced cyber capabilities of AI models before their release.