Trump signs AI executive order seeking early federal access to frontier models
The White House asked US AI developers to voluntarily share early access to their frontier models with federal agencies. The order arrives amid intensifying US-China competition and is set to reshape Washington's dialogue with leading labs on safety and national security.
CNBC Top NewsPresident Donald Trump signed an executive order asking US developers of frontier artificial intelligence models to voluntarily provide federal agencies with early access. Administration officials said the goal is to evaluate national security implications and test the systems for public-sector use before broader release.
The order is set to affect leading labs such as OpenAI, Anthropic and Google DeepMind. According to CNBC, the proposed access covers pre-deployment evaluations and stops short of imposing binding obligations on companies. Even so, it marks a new chapter in Washington's relationship with the AI industry.
The move comes as Chinese laboratories release increasingly capable models, prompting US regulators to lean on export controls and government procurement to defend technological leadership. Investors are watching how the voluntary framework evolves and how the largest labs respond to the call.
More from North America
US private payrolls grew by 122,000 in May, stronger than expected, ADP reports
US private payrolls rose by 122,000 jobs in May, beating economists' expectations, according to the ADP report. The data suggests the labor market remains resilient as the Federal Reserve reassesses its interest-rate path.
SpaceX targets fixed $135 IPO price at $1.75 trillion valuation
Elon Musk's space company SpaceX is targeting a fixed $135 per share price during its IPO roadshow, sources told CNBC. The valuation would place the company at roughly $1.75 trillion, making it the largest technology listing in recent years.
US proposes fresh tariffs on 60 economies over forced labor
The Office of the US Trade Representative proposed fresh tariffs on 60 economies, including China, under Section 301. Greer said the actions target supply chains linked to forced labor.