TRUMP ORDERS EARLY AI MODEL ACCESS FOR GOVERNMENT REVIEW
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President Trump signed an executive order establishing a voluntary framework requiring tech companies to share powerful AI models with federal agencies before public release. The move signals a shift toward tighter AI oversight despite the administration's broader deregulatory agenda.
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