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White House Says It May Use Executive Action on Open-Source AI Models
A senior administration official said July 15 that future steps remain possible to address China-related concerns. The remarks follow an executive order last month that created a voluntary review process including open-source elements.
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A senior White House official said July 15 that the Trump administration is not ruling out future executive action to address China-related concerns over open-source AI models. The official pointed to “plenty of ongoing work” beyond an executive order signed by President Trump last month.
That order established a voluntary review process for AI models that includes open-source scanning and deconfliction.
National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross told reporters during a July 2 briefing that the process had launched. “We cannot achieve the president’s vision without securing and bolstering our open-source ecosystem,” Cairncross said. His comments reflect administration interest in supporting the U.S.
Open-source AI industry amid concerns it is losing ground to China. Firms including Reflection AI have recently pitched the administration on a new framework for open-source models.
