The White House is expected to release a new executive order on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity as early as this week, according to reports from Axios.
The proposed order would establish new cybersecurity measures surrounding advanced artificial intelligence systems while creating a voluntary framework for major AI developers to notify the federal government about powerful new models before they are publicly released.
According to reports, the plan would ask AI companies to share information about certain advanced systems with government officials at least 90 days before release and provide access to some critical infrastructure providers.
The order reportedly contains two main sections: one focused on cybersecurity and another addressing what the administration calls “covered frontier models,” or highly advanced AI systems capable of significant cyber activity.
The cybersecurity portion is expected to focus on protecting national security agencies, improving cyber defenses at hospitals, banks and other key infrastructure sites, and increasing information-sharing between the technology industry and government agencies following cyberattacks or security breaches.
The proposal comes as concerns grow over the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence tools capable of identifying and exploiting software vulnerabilities at unprecedented speed.
Recent AI models, including systems developed by OpenAI and Anthropic, reportedly alarmed federal officials because of their cybersecurity capabilities.
President Donald Trump has generally promoted a fast-moving approach to AI development, but reports indicate the emergence of increasingly sophisticated models has pushed the administration to place greater emphasis on AI safety and cybersecurity safeguards.
The order would reportedly create multiple layers of federal review to determine which AI systems qualify as advanced “frontier models” and how they should be evaluated before public release.
A White House official told Axios that any official policy announcement would come directly from the president and cautioned that discussions about executive orders remain speculative until formally announced.
The expected action reflects growing bipartisan concern in Washington over balancing rapid AI innovation with national security and public safety risks as artificial intelligence technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace.
Soucre: Axios