White House Weighs Government Review of New AI Models, Report Says

The White House is considering whether to introduce government oversight for new artificial intelligence models, The reported on Monday, citing officials briefed on the deliberations.

According to the report, discussions include an executive order that would create an AI working group bringing together tech executives and government officials to examine potential oversight procedures. The deliberations reflect growing concern about the capabilities of advanced AI systems, including potential cybersecurity and national security risks.

Sources said the White House is weighing a formal government review process for new AI models before they are released to the public.

The reported shisources would mark a change in direction for President Donald Trump, who has previously urged a hands-off approach to AI regulation. On his first day in office in 2025, Trump revoked a 2023 executive order signed by former President Joe Biden that aimed to reduce AI-related risks to consumers, workers, and national security. S. S. government before public release.

Sources said the new discussions could be prompted by concerns about Anthropic's AI model Mythos. Cybersecurity experts cited by the newspaper warned that the model’s advanced coding capabilities could make complex cyberattacks easier by helping identify vulnerabilities and devise ways to exploit them.

In March, the White House unveiled an AI policy for Congress that urged lawmakers to enact legislation to pre-empt state rules, protect children, and shield communities from high energy costs related to the technology.

A White House official declined to confirm or deny the report, saying any policy announcement would come directly from the president and that discussion about potential executive orders is speculative.