Trump's AI Executive Order: Voluntary Model Reviews

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on AI model reviews. This order, titled "Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security," was signed on June 2, 2026. Here's the thing: The order asks AI developers to voluntarily submit their most capable models for government cybersecurity review. This review could last for up to 30 days before public release. What's interesting is that the directive assigns coordination roles to the departments of Treasury, Defense, Commerce, and Homeland Security. It also directs the Treasury secretary to help form an AI "cybersecurity clearinghouse." Earlier drafts reportedly contained a 90-day review window, which was shortened to 30 days. The White House text explicitly states that nothing in this order authorizes mandatory government licensing or preclearance for new AI models. This move is seen as a shift from the administration's prior hands-off approach to AI. The bottom line: This order reflects growing national security and cybersecurity concerns regarding advanced AI models.