Trump Signs AI Review Order After White House Clash Over AI Regulation

President Donald Trump has signed a revised executive order creating a voluntary framework for reviewing advanced artificial intelligence models, but the move comes after weeks of internal conflict inside his administration.

According to reporting from WIRED and other outlets, Trump abruptly canceled a more aggressive AI oversight order in May after concerns that government review requirements could slow American AI development and weaken the country’s lead over China.

Since then, White House officials, national security advisers, and AI policy advocates have debated how much oversight advanced AI systems should face before public release.

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The order signed Tuesday allows companies to voluntarily submit frontier AI models for cybersecurity testing by federal agencies before launch. The government will have up to 30 days to evaluate potential vulnerabilities.

The dispute highlights a growing challenge facing policymakers: how to encourage rapid AI innovation while addressing concerns that increasingly powerful systems could expose cybersecurity weaknesses or create national security risks.

For companies such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, the administration’s approach could shape future AI oversight efforts in Washington.

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