US reverses course on Britain's testing of AI models
The Trump administration has reversed a previous restriction, now allowing US AI developers like OpenAI and Anthropic to share new models with the British AI Security Institute for safety testing. This shift suggests a more cooperative approach to international AI safety oversight.
Why it matters
This policy change impacts the global governance of artificial intelligence and the ability of international bodies to assess the risks associated with advanced AI models.
American AI developers can give the British government early access to AI models for safety testing without running afoul of US President Donald Trump’s administration, the Telegraph newspaper said on Sunday.
The Trump administration has reversed a decision that requested developers such as OpenAI and Anthropic not to share new AI models with Britain’s AI Security Institute before release, the newspaper said.
The change signals a softer stance by the Trump administration on international AI safety efforts, giving US developers greater latitude to cooperate with Britain as policymakers grapple with how to oversee the increasingly powerful technology.
Spokespersons for Trump, OpenAI and Anthropic did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Reuters.
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