Trump postpones AI security executive order due to concerns over language and timing

May 21, 2026

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President Trump has delayed an executive order aimed at evaluating AI models before their release. He expressed dissatisfaction with the order's language and noted that the absence of key tech CEOs in Washington contributed to the postponement.

President Trump has postponed signing an executive order to evaluate AI models prior to their release.
He cited concerns over the language of the order, stating it could hinder U.S. leadership in technology.
Reports suggest that the lack of availability of tech CEOs for a signing event also influenced the decision.
The executive order would have directed the Office of the National Cyber Director and other agencies to establish a security evaluation process for AI models.
This initiative responds to security concerns raised by recent AI releases, including Anthropic’s Mythos and OpenAI’s GPT-5.5 Cyber.
A contentious aspect of the order involved a requirement for AI companies to share advanced models with the government 14 to 90 days before launch.

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Trump postpones AI security executive order due to concerns over language and timing

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