President Trump signs executive order establishing NSA-led benchmarking and a voluntary 30-day pre-release review for frontier AI models · Digg

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David Sacks@DavidSacks

Many have reached out to me regarding the new Cyber EO. A few thoughts:

First, President Trump is the most pro-innovation president we’ve ever had. He’s made it clear that the U.S. has to win the AI race and that a pro-innovation, pro-energy, and pro-infrastructure policy is the way to do that. Thanks to President Trump, AI will generate over a 2% tailwind to GDP growth this year, with hundreds of thousands of new construction jobs and 25-30% wage increases for blue collar workers. President Trump is the reason that we have an AI boom happening right now.

The change in the EO from a 90 day to 30 day period is a game changer because it allows our AI labs to comply with the voluntary framework without delaying new model releases. They can synchronize their efforts under the EO with other pre-release activities. Furthermore, I’ve been advised by the lawyers who draft EOs that 30 days means calendar days, not business days. In the AI race, every day counts.

As OSTP well notes, “The EO creates a process for frontier labs to voluntarily share cutting-edge cyber models in order to secure critical infrastructure and strengthen the government’s own cyber defenses. We are NOT conducting oversight of all new models, as that level of government overreach would have chilling effects on free speech and innovation.”

OSTP’s characterization is completely consistent with the discussions that I have participated in, where it was agreed that the EO is intended to apply only to models that represent a meaningful step-change in cyber capabilities (eg Mythos), not to incremental version numbers of existing models (eg Opus 4.7 -> 4.8).

Finally, I understand the concerns of many that this could morph into an “FDA for AI”. Of course bureaucratic mission creep is always a danger and this should be closely monitored. But the EO expressly forbids the creation of a new licensing, preclearance, or permitting regime. Most importantly, I do not believe that President Trump would allow this to happen.

As AI presents new policy challenges (such as cyberweapons), I believe that everyone in the administration is working diligently to navigate the issues with the American people in mind. I look forward to working with the Treasury, NSA, ONCD and others on the implementation of this framework.

White House OSTP 47@WHOSTP47

Lazy and inaccurate reporting from @NYT on this policy. The EO creates a process for frontier labs to voluntarily share cutting-edge cyber models in order to secure critical infrastructure and strengthen the government’s own cyber defenses. We are NOT conducting oversight of all new models, as that level of government overreach would have chilling effects on free speech and innovation.

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Anthropic@AnthropicAI

This Executive Order is an important step in strengthening America’s leadership in AI.

We look forward to collaborating with the White House to support its implementation.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/06/promoting-advanced-artificial-intelligence-innovation-and-security/

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Yann LeCun@ylecun

@DavidSacks If Trump really were "the most pro-innovation president we’ve ever had" he would not attempt to cut research budgets by half.

David Sacks@DavidSacks

Many have reached out to me regarding the new Cyber EO. A few thoughts:

First, President Trump is the most pro-innovation president we’ve ever had. He’s made it clear that the U.S. has to win the AI race and that a pro-innovation, pro-energy, and pro-infrastructure policy is the way to do that. Thanks to President Trump, AI will generate over a 2% tailwind to GDP growth this year, with hundreds of thousands of new construction jobs and 25-30% wage increases for blue collar workers. President Trump is the reason that we have an AI boom happening right now.

The change in the EO from a 90 day to 30 day period is a game changer because it allows our AI labs to comply with the voluntary framework without delaying new model releases. They can synchronize their efforts under the EO with other pre-release activities. Furthermore, I’ve been advised by the lawyers who draft EOs that 30 days means calendar days, not business days. In the AI race, every day counts.

As OSTP well notes, “The EO creates a process for frontier labs to voluntarily share cutting-edge cyber models in order to secure critical infrastructure and strengthen the government’s own cyber defenses. We are NOT conducting oversight of all new models, as that level of government overreach would have chilling effects on free speech and innovation.”

OSTP’s characterization is completely consistent with the discussions that I have participated in, where it was agreed that the EO is intended to apply only to models that represent a meaningful step-change in cyber capabilities (eg Mythos), not to incremental version numbers of existing models (eg Opus 4.7 -> 4.8).

Finally, I understand the concerns of many that this could morph into an “FDA for AI”. Of course bureaucratic mission creep is always a danger and this should be closely monitored. But the EO expressly forbids the creation of a new licensing, preclearance, or permitting regime. Most importantly, I do not believe that President Trump would allow this to happen.

As AI presents new policy challenges (such as cyberweapons), I believe that everyone in the administration is working diligently to navigate the issues with the American people in mind. I look forward to working with the Treasury, NSA, ONCD and others on the implementation of this framework.

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Gary Marcus@GaryMarcus

🚨 Today is a milestone in US AI policy, and an unbelievable moment for me, personally. 🚨

Here’s what I told @senjohnkennedy was the most important policy to implement, at the US Senate in May 2023, and what Trump signed today.

I can’t take credit for causality, but it’s thrilling to see a wish come true.

May any such oversight be bipartisan, and in the interest of American citizens, and in the interests of humanity as a whole.

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Brad Gerstner@altcap

The new Cyber AI EO is a good balancing between safety & speed. It gives the gov’t a short review period but expressly prohibits a new licensing / pre-clearance / permitting “FDA” for AI that would slow AI progress, risk jobs & our natl security. 🇺🇸

David Sacks@DavidSacks

Many have reached out to me regarding the new Cyber EO. A few thoughts:

First, President Trump is the most pro-innovation president we’ve ever had. He’s made it clear that the U.S. has to win the AI race and that a pro-innovation, pro-energy, and pro-infrastructure policy is the way to do that. Thanks to President Trump, AI will generate over a 2% tailwind to GDP growth this year, with hundreds of thousands of new construction jobs and 25-30% wage increases for blue collar workers. President Trump is the reason that we have an AI boom happening right now.

The change in the EO from a 90 day to 30 day period is a game changer because it allows our AI labs to comply with the voluntary framework without delaying new model releases. They can synchronize their efforts under the EO with other pre-release activities. Furthermore, I’ve been advised by the lawyers who draft EOs that 30 days means calendar days, not business days. In the AI race, every day counts.

As OSTP well notes, “The EO creates a process for frontier labs to voluntarily share cutting-edge cyber models in order to secure critical infrastructure and strengthen the government’s own cyber defenses. We are NOT conducting oversight of all new models, as that level of government overreach would have chilling effects on free speech and innovation.”

OSTP’s characterization is completely consistent with the discussions that I have participated in, where it was agreed that the EO is intended to apply only to models that represent a meaningful step-change in cyber capabilities (eg Mythos), not to incremental version numbers of existing models (eg Opus 4.7 -> 4.8).

Finally, I understand the concerns of many that this could morph into an “FDA for AI”. Of course bureaucratic mission creep is always a danger and this should be closely monitored. But the EO expressly forbids the creation of a new licensing, preclearance, or permitting regime. Most importantly, I do not believe that President Trump would allow this to happen.

As AI presents new policy challenges (such as cyberweapons), I believe that everyone in the administration is working diligently to navigate the issues with the American people in mind. I look forward to working with the Treasury, NSA, ONCD and others on the implementation of this framework.

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David Weigel@daveweigel

And sometimes Y

Diego Areas Munhoz@Dareasmunhoz

NEWS: TRUMP has signed the AI EO https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/06/promoting-advanced-artificial-intelligence-innovation-and-security/

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Gary Marcus@GaryMarcus

Trump blinked on AI regulation.

RIP the crazy era of let it rip regardless of consequences. 🪦

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Rohan Paul@rohanpaul_ai

President Trump signs executive order to review advanced AI models.

The administration will ask leading AI developers to voluntarily submit their most powerful AI models for cybersecurity testing before release, and agencies would get up to 30 days to test them.

The policy idea is this: if a top lab builds a model that can discover vulnerabilities, automate cyber operations, or expose weaknesses in critical infrastructure, the government wants a short early testing window so defenders can prepare patches and safeguards.

So participating AI labs can give the federal government access to covered frontier models for up to 30 days before those models are released to other trusted partners.

A "covered frontier model" is not every new model release; it means a model that crosses a government-defined threshold for advanced cyber capability, based on a classified benchmarking process run with NSA and other agencies.

So yes, the government can get early access, but only under this framework, only for models that qualify as cyber-relevant frontier systems, and subject to confidentiality, cybersecurity, insider-risk, IP, use, and nondisclosure protections.

The EO also explicitly says it does not create mandatory government licensing, preclearance, or permitting for developing, publishing, releasing, or distributing new AI models, including frontier models.

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Andrew Curran@AndrewCurran_

Models covered under the order will be provided to the Federal Government and agencies for a thirty day window before early access begins for select trusted partners, who are yet to be determined.

Andrew Curran@AndrewCurran_

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/06/promoting-advanced-artificial-intelligence-innovation-and-security/

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Andrew Curran@AndrewCurran_

The ultimate new marketing tactic is training a model capable enough on the classified benchmark that you fall under Executive Order coverage.

Andrew Curran@AndrewCurran_

The most significant change from the leaked draft we saw is that the time period that the Federal Government will have exclusive access to models powerful enough to fall under this EO was reduced from 90 days to 30.

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Andrew Curran@AndrewCurran_

Within the next sixty days a new classified benchmark will be developed that will be used to determine what models fall into the class covered by this Executive Order.

Andrew Curran@AndrewCurran_

Models covered under the order will be provided to the Federal Government and agencies for a thirty day window before early access begins for select trusted partners, who are yet to be determined.

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Greg Kamradt@GregKamradt

In my experience models set to be released aren't ready until 4-5 days before launch

Early checkpoints can be ready 2 weeks before, but reasoning levels shift last minute

Open questions:

* Which checkpoint will the Federal Government get access to? * Does it need to be the final checkpoint/reasoning level? * Do they need access to all accessory tools too? (code execution, websearch) * Does this include support within a harness like codex/claude code?

Jake Sherman@JakeSherman

TRUMP has privately signed an AI executive order.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/06/promoting-advanced-artificial-intelligence-innovation-and-security/

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Andrew Curran@AndrewCurran_

The most significant change from the leaked draft we saw is that the time period that the Federal Government will have exclusive access to models powerful enough to fall under this EO was reduced from 90 days to 30.

Andrew Curran@AndrewCurran_

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Eliezer Yudkowsky@allTheYud

@SenTedCruz Thank you, Senator. Where humanity would be endangered by going fast or further, let us not give up on the idea of having an enforceable and enforced treaty with China, so that neither cedes an advantage. Even the CCP has an interest in not dying along with the rest of Earth.

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Andrew Curran@AndrewCurran_

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/06/promoting-advanced-artificial-intelligence-innovation-and-security/

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Deepanshu Sharma@deepanshusharmx

@AndrewCurran_ there is an easy escape for this, this EO is focussing on the "advanced cyber capabilities"

Labs will nerf those specifics and still be able to issue general purpose models

i am seeing this as a BIG stop sign on cutting edge coding capabilities..

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Gary Marcus@GaryMarcus

🚨 Today is a milestone in US AI policy, and an unbelievable moment for me, personally. 🚨

Here’s what I told @senjohnkennedy was the most important policy to implement, at the US Senate in May 2023, and what Trump signed today.

I can’t take credit for causality, but it’s thrilling to see a wish come true.

May any such oversight be bipartisan, and in the interest of American citizens, and in the interests of humanity as a whole

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Guilherme O'Tina@guilhermeotina

@AnthropicAI the shift from getting banned in february (pentagon military access standoff) to calling this EO an important step is wild. what changed, the admin's position or anthropic's?

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Tyler Katzenberger@TylerKatzen

"important step"

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Andrew Curran@AndrewCurran_

@Sean_Sooch18 Won't make safety happy, 30 days Federal exclusive is too short. Won't make acc happy, 30 days Federal exclusive is too long. Won't make pause/stop happy, internal development continues at top speed regardless of whether the last model trained falls under coverage.

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