Trump Signs AI Executive Order: Government Gets 30-Day Early Access to Advanced Models

TLDR

• President Trump signed an executive order giving the government voluntary early access to advanced AI models up to 30 days before public release.
• The order was triggered by concerns over Anthropic’s Mythos model, which can exploit cybersecurity vulnerabilities at an unusual pace.
• An earlier draft sought a 90-day review window; tech companies pushed for just 14 days, and 30 days was the compromise.
• The order also calls for a joint “AI cybersecurity clearinghouse” between government agencies and private industry.
• The order is voluntary and explicitly states it does not create any mandatory licensing or permitting requirements for AI companies.

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Trump signed the executive order on June 3, 2026, after weeks of delays. Here is everything you need to know about what was in it and why it matters.

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.

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Why Anthropic’s Mythos Model Sparked the Order

Anthropic’s Mythos model has not been released to the public. The company says the model can exploit cybersecurity vulnerabilities at an speed that has alarmed both government officials and Wall Street.

The concern is that advanced AI models could supercharge cyberattacks by helping bad actors find and use weaknesses in critical systems like banks, hospitals, and government networks faster than defenders can respond.

Anthropic has said it will release Mythos to all its customers in the coming weeks. That announcement, made before the executive order was signed, added urgency to the process.

What the Executive Order Actually Does

Under the order, AI companies can voluntarily share new models with the government up to 30 days before those models go to other partners or the public.

The 30-day window is a compromise. An earlier May draft called for 90 days of pre-release access. AI companies pushed back hard, saying they preferred just 14 days given how fast the technology is moving.

The order specifically says it does not create a mandatory licensing or permitting requirement. Participation is voluntary.

It also directs the Treasury, the National Security Agency, and the CISA cybersecurity agency to set up a joint “AI cybersecurity clearinghouse” to find and fix software vulnerabilities with help from private industry.

Tech Companies React

OpenAI chief Sam Altman said the order “gets the balance right.” Google’s Kent Walker called it an “important step forward.” Anthropic, which has had a rocky relationship with the Trump administration, also backed the order, calling it “an important step in strengthening America’s leadership in AI.”

Microsoft President Brad Smith welcomed the effort, saying it advances innovation while protecting public security.

The signing comes after a chaotic few weeks. The White House nearly unveiled the order on May 20, but Trump pulled back at the last minute, saying he “didn’t like certain aspects” and worried it could block AI development.

David Sacks, Trump’s AI and crypto adviser, reportedly called the president directly to warn the original draft would slow innovation and hurt the US in its AI competition with China.

What Critics Say

Not everyone is satisfied. Anthony Aguirre, CEO of the Future of Life Institute, said the order is “an important step in the right direction” but warned that voluntary frameworks are not enough. He argued the government needs authority to block AI systems that pose an unacceptable national security risk.

The European Union’s AI Act, which took effect in 2024, sets binding rules for high-risk AI, including mandatory safety testing and incident reporting. The US approach remains far lighter by comparison.

Trump scrapped a Biden-era AI oversight order on his first day back in office. Biden’s 2023 order also relied heavily on voluntary commitments.

Anthropic is expected to proceed with the rollout of its Mythos model to customers in the coming weeks, now with this new voluntary review framework in place.