Anthropic Backs Trump AI Executive Order with 30-Day Pre-Release Review

U.S. President Donald J. Trump signed the executive order "Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security" on June 2, 2026, aimed at advancing AI innovation and strengthening cybersecurity. The same day, Anthropic praised it on its official X account as "an important step in strengthening America's leadership in AI," signaling its intent to collaborate with the White House on implementation.

The order directs federal agencies to prioritize the cyber defense of National Security Systems and civilian federal information systems, and establishes a voluntary framework for cooperation with AI developers. At its core is a mechanism for "covered frontier models"—designated cutting-edge AI models—under which the government may access these models for cybersecurity review up to 30 days before public release. Notably, mandatory licensing, pre-clearance, and permitting requirements are explicitly rejected, reflecting a consistent, innovation-first stance that avoids regulatory burdens. Full executive orderFact Sheet

Designation of covered models works through a classification benchmarking process led by bodies such as the NSA, which select models with advanced cyber capabilities as "covered frontier models," with developers able to work with the government to determine whether a designation applies. Stated goals include scanning for cyber vulnerabilities, providing AI cyber defense tools for critical infrastructure such as local hospitals, community banks, and local utilities, and coordinating vulnerability patches. The order also calls for Binding Operational Directives issued by OMB/CISA, the creation of an AI cybersecurity clearinghouse, and expanded federal cyber workforce hiring, with various deadlines set at 30 and 60 days.