Trump AI order sets benchmarks but avoids mandatory licensing
The June 2 order focuses on federal cyber defense and model benchmarks while explicitly ruling out mandatory preclearance for AI releases.
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Trump order lets agencies test frontier AI models before release
A new U.S. executive order invites voluntary government access to frontier models up to 30 days before launch, while avoiding a licensing regime.
Trump Halts AI Pre-Release Review Executive Order at Last Minute
President Trump abruptly canceled the signing of an executive order requiring AI companies to submit models for federal review 90 days before release, citing concerns about slowing US competitiveness against China.
US and China open formal AI safety talks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the two countries as the world’s AI superpowers and said talks would focus on powerful models and guardrails.
BIS Loses 19% of Staff, AI Chip Export Approvals Hit Bottleneck
The U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security has shed 101 employees, a 19% drop, just as the Trump administration pushes to expand AI chip exports, causing license backlogs and delays that threaten American competitiveness.