Trump Signs Executive Order Creating Voluntary Framework for Government Access to AI Models

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday establishing a voluntary framework for artificial intelligence companies to provide the federal government with early access to new AI models before their public release.

The executive order creates a program through which AI developers can voluntarily share powerful new models with the government. According to Deadline, the framework includes a provision for a 30-day review period during which companies would provide the government access to new models before releasing them to the public.

The order applies to frontier AI models, with developers asked to collaborate with the government on a voluntary basis. The Washington Times reported that Trump quietly signed the order, which promotes artificial intelligence and addresses cybersecurity efforts.

The Washington Times also noted that the signing occurred less than two weeks after the president postponed a signing ceremony hours before it was scheduled to take place.

Under the framework, leading AI developers would be enabled to voluntarily submit their most capable models for government cybersecurity tests before releasing them to the public, according to France24. The voluntary nature of the program means companies are not mandated to participate but are asked to collaborate with federal officials.

CBS News reported that the order establishes a mechanism for AI companies to voluntarily share powerful new models with the government before public release. NBC News described the order as seeking the establishment of a voluntary framework for AI companies to provide the government early access to new models.

The Washington Examiner reported that the executive order allows artificial intelligence companies to voluntarily collaborate with the federal government, providing officials with early access to advanced models.

The Straits Times reported that under the order, AI developers will share advanced models with the government before public release.

The executive order addresses both AI development and cybersecurity considerations, with the Washington Times reporting that it doubles down on cybersecurity efforts alongside promoting artificial intelligence development.

The policy approach relies on voluntary industry cooperation rather than mandatory requirements for AI companies regarding pre-release government access to their models. The order was signed on Tuesday, according to multiple sources covering the announcement.