The Trump administration is in early discussions about whether advanced AI models should be vetted before public release, according to reporting from the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and Axios. The conversations center on systems capable of facilitating cyberattacks, particularly models that could help users identify and exploit software vulnerabilities. Officials are considering several options, including formal pre-release review processes and government-led testing for higher-risk systems. No proposal has been finalized, and no timeline has been set. What has changed The discussions mark a shift in tone, if not yet in policy. On Jan. 20, 2025, Donald Trump’s first day back in ...