The Donald Trump administration is reportedly urging Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) to allow federal officials to review its advanced artificial intelligence models before they are released.
Trump Administration Seeks Access To Meta’s AI Models
The administration officials have been pressing Meta through email communications to participate in a voluntary government review program for advanced AI systems, the New York Times reported on Tuesday, citing four people familiar with the confidential request.
The initiative would allow federal agencies to evaluate the capabilities and vulnerabilities of cutting-edge AI models before they are more broadly deployed.
The effort is part of a wider push by the administration to increase oversight of rapidly advancing AI technologies.
Meta, which introduced its Muse Spark AI model in April, is reportedly the only major U.S. AI developer that has not yet agreed to provide the government with voluntary access to its models for testing.
In a statement to the publication, Meta spokesperson Francis Brennan said that the company supports the administration’s efforts and expects to finalize an agreement soon.
Commerce Department spokesperson Ben Kass told the publication that the department’s Center for AI Standards and Innovation routinely works with companies on voluntary agreements as part of its mandate.
Meta and the U.S. Commerce Department did not immediately respond to Benzinga’s request for comments.
OpenAI, Anthropic, Google And xAI Already Participating
Several leading AI companies have already entered similar arrangements with the federal government.
OpenAI and Anthropic have been working with U.S. officials to evaluate unreleased AI systems, while Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google DeepMind, Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Elon Musk’s xAI agreed in May to provide early access to future models for national security assessments.
National Security Concerns Drive AI Oversight Push
Officials are particularly focused on whether advanced AI models could be used to facilitate cyberattacks, support military operations or be exploited by foreign adversaries.
Earlier this month, the U.S. government ordered Anthropic to suspend access to its most advanced AI models for foreign nationals, citing national security considerations.
Earlier this month, President Trump signed an executive order allowing voluntary government reviews of certain frontier AI models up to 30 days before release.
The administration believes early access could help identify potential security threats before powerful AI systems reach wider deployment.
Price Action: Meta shares closed Tuesday at $562.20, down 0.29% and edging up 0.05% to $562.50 in after-hours trading, according to Benzinga Pro.
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