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May 11, 2026
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Google, Microsoft, and xAI agree to share early AI models with the U.S. for evaluation

The Wall Street Journal says the companies will provide early versions for government-led testing of capabilities and risks before public release.

Google, Microsoft, and xAI agree to share early AI models with the U.S. for evaluation
Photo: Source: The Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal reports Google, Microsoft, and xAI reached an agreement with the Trump administration to share early versions of their AI systems for evaluation ahead of public release. The article says the Commerce Department’s Center for Standards and (as described in the story) will oversee assessments focused on capabilities and security risks, and notes the center has already run dozens of evaluations, including on non-public models.

Read the original reporting at The Wall Street Journal.