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The first major deadlines in President Trump's new AI executive order are approaching, and it's already clear that AI safety isn't the centerpiece.
Why it matters: The fast-moving timeline, the agencies involved and the lack of formal requirements for developers make clear that Trump's current AI policy is one squarely focused on cybersecurity and national security rather than broader AI safety concerns.
