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# White House Plans AI Safety Checks for OpenAI, Anthropic Models Before Launch
Source: [https://www.ibtimes.sg/white-house-plans-ai-safety-testing-framework-openai-anthropic-before-model-releases-86704](https://www.ibtimes.sg/white-house-plans-ai-safety-testing-framework-openai-anthropic-before-model-releases-86704)
The White House is preparing a new executive order on artificial intelligence that could establish a voluntary information\-sharing framework between the US government and leading AI developers to facilitate pre\-deployment safety testing of advanced AI models\.
According to reports, the order, which could be unveiled as early as this week, is expected to focus heavily on cybersecurity and national security risks posed by increasingly powerful[AI systems\.](https://www.ibtimes.sg/cloudflare-finds-mythos-can-chain-bugs-into-real-cyberattacks-while-anthropic-prepares-face-g20-86620)
Under the proposed framework, AI giants such as[OpenAI](https://www.ibtimes.sg/openai-quietly-acquires-voice-cloning-startup-weights-gg-amid-growing-ai-deepfake-debate-86535)and[Anthropic](https://www.ibtimes.sg/forgot-bitcoin-password-while-high-recovers-400k-wallet-11-years-later-claude-ai-help-86505)may voluntarily provide advanced models to government agencies for testing before public release, potentially up to 90 days in advance\.
According to[Axios](https://www.axios.com/2026/05/20/ai-trump-executive-order-white-house-infighting), the draft order introduces a new classification called "Covered Frontier Models," which would identify advanced AI systems considered significant enough to warrant additional scrutiny before deployment\.
The framework would reportedly involve multiple federal agencies in reviewing these models, while the National Security Agency \(NSA\) is expected to play a central role in classified evaluations\.
"Any policy announcement will come directly from the president\. Discussion about potential executive orders is speculation," a White House official[told](https://www.nextgov.com/artificial-intelligence/2026/05/anticipated-executive-order-could-give-nsa-role-voluntary-ai-model-testing/413663/)Nextgov/FCW, responding to reports surrounding the proposal\.
### Balancing Innovation and Security
The deliberations reflect growing tensions within the Trump administration over how aggressively[AI development](https://www.ibtimes.sg/uk-mps-push-ai-kill-switch-law-shut-down-systems-during-crises-86537)should be regulated\.
While some officials have advocated stronger safeguards to address national security and cyber risks, others favor a lighter regulatory approach to maintain US technological competitiveness\.
The NSA is reportedly expected to hold final authority over certain aspects of the AI testing process, working alongside agencies including the Office of the National Cyber Director, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency \(CISA\) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology \(NIST\)\.
However, officials cautioned that internal discussions remain fluid and that both the details and timeline of the executive order could still change\.
The proposed policy appears to mark a notable shift in the administration's approach to AI governance, increasingly framing frontier AI development through a national security lens\.
The move gained momentum following demonstrations of Anthropic's cybersecurity\-focused AI model, Mythos Preview, which reportedly heightened concerns over AI systems' ability to identify software vulnerabilities and assist in sophisticated cyber operations\.
### Industry Cooperation at the Center
The executive order is also expected to strengthen information sharing between AI developers and the federal government regarding security incidents and vulnerabilities\.
A Treasury Department\-led initiative, supported by the NSA and CISA, may establish a voluntary information\-sharing clearinghouse to help identify cyber threats affecting critical infrastructure sectors\.
It is understood that the Trump White House is seeking to become the gatekeeper for the most powerful AI models on the planet, highlighting growing federal involvement in overseeing advanced AI capabilities\.
Despite concerns over possible delays to AI product launches, the voluntary nature of the framework suggests the administration is seeking cooperation with industry rather than imposing mandatory restrictions, at least for now\.