The US Department of Commerce is set to test new artificial intelligence models from tech giants Google, Microsoft and xAI before their public release. These evaluations will cover testing, research and best practices for commercial AI systems.
Google's DeepMind subsidiary uses Gemini, a chatbot now being employed by US defence agencies. Microsoft’s CoPilot is its notable AI tool, while xAI faces scrutiny over its Grok chatbot's issues with inappropriate content.
The move marks a shift from the Trump White House, which previously took a hands-off approach to AI regulation. This comes as the US military expands its use of AI and Anthropic hints at models too powerful for public release.
CAISI's director Chris Fall said: 'These expanded industry collaborations help us scale our work in the public interest at a critical moment.' As tech and safety regulations intertwine, the future of AI looks more monitored.
