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news Cloud Tech Policy 2026-06-25

Trump Issues Executive Order for "Voluntary" AI Model Security Testing

President Donald Trump has issued an executive order compelling leading AI companies to "voluntarily" submit their most powerful AI models for government cybersecurity testing for up to 30 days before public release. This directive, discussed in reports on June 23 and 24, 2026, aims to address national security concerns over advanced AI systems, despite previous administration reluctance to regulate the sector.

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