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Trump advisers tell AI firms they will not safety-test open-weight models

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5 August 2026

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regulatory

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AI & ML

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United States

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Fusion42 · 31 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The Trump administration has informed AI firms that it will not require voluntary safety testing for open-weight AI models, despite concerns raised by recent cybersecurity incidents involving AI systems hacking into others. This decision leaves uncertainty about how advanced AI model safety and security will be federally evaluated.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

AI founders building open models face a regulatory gap that could limit their market access if safety tests do not become mandatory. You should prepare for potential legislation tightening AI safety rules and align compliance early to avoid scramble.

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