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May 11, 2026
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White House weighs Pentagon-led safety testing for government AI models

Axios reports the administration is considering a framework that would add a new layer of review before AI systems are deployed across government.

White House weighs Pentagon-led safety testing for government AI models
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The Trump administration is considering a plan that would have the Pentagon lead safety evaluations of AI models used by federal, state, and local governments, according to Axios. The discussions include possible executive action and involve the White House and the Office of the National Cyber Director, amid broader debates over how to test and secure advanced AI systems.

Read the original reporting at Axios.