On Tuesday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at securing early access to advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models to evaluate cybersecurity risks and safeguard critical infrastructure. This order requests AI companies to voluntarily share models with significant cyber capabilities with the government up to 30 days before they are made available to other partners. The decision follows rising concerns over security threats posed by models like Anthropic’s Mythos. The order also instructs national security agencies to bolster their cybersecurity defenses through a new 'cybersecurity clearinghouse.' Major AI firms, including Microsoft and Anthropic, were involved in shaping this executive order. Previously, the Trump administration had adopted a more lenient approach to AI regulation, but the emergence of advanced models has prompted a reevaluation of this stance. The order is seen as a crucial step towards balancing innovation with security, ensuring that the U.S. maintains its leadership in AI and cybersecurity.