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President Trump has long argued the government should stay out of the way of artificial intelligence
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Now his administration is asking some of the most powerful AI companies to give Washington an early look at their newest models
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Trump signed a new executive order Tuesday that would ask companies developing the most advanced AI systems
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to voluntarily give the government access to those models up to 30 days before they're released
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The order says advanced AI makes the country stronger, but also creates new national security risks
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The White House says the goal is to spot cybersecurity threats before powerful new systems reach the public
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The move follows growing concerns the next generation AI tools could help bad actors find software vulnerabilities or launch more sophisticated cyber attacks
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Trump scrapped an earlier version of the order last month, saying he didn't want to slow America's AI race with China
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The final version cuts the review period from 90 days to 30 and makes clear the program is voluntary
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The order also creates a new AI cybersecurity clearinghouse to help identify digital threats before they spread