White House officials are exploring government oversight of new AI models, according to the New York Times. U.S. officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, stated that the Trump administration is forming an AI working group composed of tech leaders and government representatives. This group will outline potential oversight procedures for new models before their market launch.
Proposals for oversight were discussed at a White House meeting last week that included representatives from Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI. The working group may adopt regulatory processes similar to those announced by UK regulators, which delegate AI oversight to relevant authorities. The group will also determine which U.S. agencies will handle this oversight.
Suggested agencies for leading the oversight include the National Security Agency (NSA), the White House Office of the National Cyber Director, and the director of national intelligence. Additionally, there are discussions on the potential revitalization of the Biden-era Center for A.I. Standards and Innovation, according to the Times.
The administration has recently changed its approach to AI regulation. This shift contrasts with earlier announcements about a federal AI action plan that advocated for fewer restrictions on tech companies and threatened to reduce funding for states that impose restrictive AI infrastructure regulations. Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill proposed a 10-year moratorium on state action in favor of federal oversight.
