Trump’s AI task force discusses cyber risks

On Thursday, the White House's AI task force gathered to address the "evolving cyber threat environment" and fortify critical infrastructure against possible attacks, disclosed an administration official to Semafor. Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton briefed the task force members about the progress tech CEOs, who have signed the White House AI accord, are making towards establishing "a common set of industry standards."

Clayton also hinted at the inclusion of additional firms in the accord. The discussion included updates from officials such as Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross on the pre-release testing of AI models undertaken by the National Institute of Standards & Technology's AI unit. The task force aims to advocate for the reauthorization of cyber and information-sharing related bills and is currently evaluating the possibility of recommending new legislation. It was noted that the Nvidia scandal was not addressed during the meeting.