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The government is deepening its oversight of cutting-edge AI, signing new agreements with Google DeepMind, Microsoft and xAI to test powerful models, according to a Commerce Department announcement.
Why it matters: As AI systems grow more powerful and potentially risky, officials want to understand their security implications before they hit the market, even in a Trump administration focused on accelerating AI innovation.
