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The White House Is Going to Expand Its AI Policy

Open models may soon be added to an updated AI framework, sources tell WIRED, as the White House continues to grapple with how to regulate a technology it has tried not to regulate.

Published by WIRED

Places named in this report: South Carolina, Wisconsin, Minnesota

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south carolina: 34.000, -81.030
wisconsin: 43.780, -88.790
minnesota: 46.730, -94.690

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  • Unresolved 45% Immediate Executive Framework Release

    The White House bypasses extensive public debate and issues a formal, comprehensive executive order defining the scope of the new AI framework, including specific guidelines for open-source model deployment.

    Watch for: Executive Order 145XX is signed and published by the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) · The White House AI Task Force announces a formal rulemaking timeline

  • Unresolved 30% Legislative Stalemate and Delay

    Congressional committees, divided on the open-source aspect of AI, issue a joint statement indicating they will not take up the issue in the next 14 days, forcing the executive branch to delay any definitive action.

    Watch for: The Senate Judiciary Committee chair announces a postponement of hearings on AI regulation · A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers releases a 'stand-off' letter regarding AI governance

  • Unresolved 15% Industry Self-Regulation Agreement

    Facing a regulatory vacuum, major tech industry players issue a voluntary, public pledge to adhere to specific, high-bar safety standards for open-source model releases, preempting a formal government mandate.

    Watch for: OpenAI or Google releases a 'Voluntary Safety Charter' for foundational models · A major industry trade group issues a statement endorsing a self-regulatory code

  • Unresolved 10% Unexpected Sector-Specific Ban

    Instead of a broad framework, a single, high-profile sector (e.g., defense or healthcare) issues a targeted, immediate restriction on the deployment of certain open-source AI models until further notice.

    Watch for: The Department of Defense issues a 'Stop Use' directive regarding specific open-weights LLMs · A state-level regulatory body passes emergency legislation restricting AI usage in medical devices

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