<span>STORY: The Trump administration is asking top AI companies to submit their most powerful models for cybersecurity testing.</span><span>The testing would be voluntary and happen before the models are released to the public.</span><span>This comes as security fears mount in Washington over powerful new AI systems such as Anthropic’s Mythos.</span><span>:: Archive</span><span>President Trump signed an executive order directing several federal agencies to reach agreement with developers over such tests.</span><span>Under the order, U.S. agencies will have up to 30 days to test the models before public release.</span><span>The move signals a shift in Trump’s AI strategy, from a fully hands-off approach to more active government oversight on national security risks.</span><span>Google, Anthropic and OpenAI have welcomed the order.</span><span>:: Archive</span><span>OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said it “gets the balance right” by developing the best models while keeping them safe and strengthening cyber defenses.</span><span>The order also aims to protect critical infrastructure such as banks, hospitals and emergency services by scanning for cybersecurity weaknesses.</span>
