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May 5, 2026
US to Test New AI Models from Major Tech Firms
- The US Department of Commerce will test AI models from Google, Microsoft, and xAI for safety and capabilities.
- This initiative expands previous agreements with AI companies and aims to enhance public safety and security.
- The move contrasts with the previous administration's hands-off approach to AI regulation.
2 Sources
- Microsoft, Google, xAI giving government early access to AI models for reviewMay 5, 2026 at 3:18 PM · The Hill
- US to safety test new AI models from Google, Microsoft, xAIMay 5, 2026 at 8:16 PM · BBC