U.S. government to assess AI models from major tech firms before public release

May 5, 2026

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The Center for AI Standards and Innovation has formed agreements with Google, Microsoft, and xAI to evaluate AI models prior to their public availability. This initiative aims to enhance AI security and follows previous partnerships with OpenAI and Anthropic, as discussions continue about establishing a new AI oversight working group.

The Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) announced agreements with Google DeepMind, Microsoft, and xAI for pre-deployment evaluations of AI models.
CAISI operates under the U.S. Department of Commerce and aims to assess AI capabilities and improve security.
This announcement builds on prior partnerships with OpenAI and Anthropic, which have been updated to align with directives from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
The White House is considering forming a new AI working group to explore oversight procedures, including vetting models before public release.
Discussions about the working group involve various tech executives and government officials and may lead to an executive order.
The initiative follows Anthropic's announcement of a new AI model, Claude Mythos Preview, which has raised security concerns.
Anthropic's CEO met with Trump administration officials to discuss the model, despite the Defense Department labeling the company as a supply chain risk.

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U.S. government to assess AI models from major tech firms before public release

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