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The directive would ask tech companies to submit their advanced AI models to a review by federal agencies, people familiar with the draft say.
US President Donald Trump speaks during a healthcare affordability event at The White House on May 18, 2026. | Photo by Kent Nishimura / AFP via Getty Images
The White House’s highly anticipated artificial intelligence and cybersecurity executive order will designate a coalition of national security and civilian agencies to ramp up scrutiny of cutting-edge AI models, five people familiar with the initiative told POLITICO.
Industry officials began receiving details on the directive from the White House on Tuesday night, said four of the people familiar with discussions about the executive order. It could come as early as Thursday, three people knowledgeable about the planning said.
