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White House Mulls AI Pre-Release Approval, Tech Giants Agree

5/9/2026

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The White House is weighing a proposal that would require AI firms to obtain approval before release.
President Donald Trump’s team has sent signals, sparking anxiety, prompting lobbyists to favor a review by Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) and noting Mythos model, which raises AI-hacking concerns.
Google DeepMind, Microsoft and xAI agreed to share models with CAISI for testing after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urged a plan May 9, 2026.

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Story summary

The White House is weighing a proposal that would require AI firms to obtain approval before release.
President Donald Trump’s team has sent signals, sparking anxiety, prompting lobbyists to favor a review by Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) and noting Mythos model, which raises AI-hacking concerns.
Google DeepMind, Microsoft and xAI agreed to share models with CAISI for testing after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urged a plan May 9, 2026.