President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday allowing the government to review powerful AI models before their public release. The new order asks companies to voluntarily submit their models for testing or evaluation 30 days ahead of time—a reduction from the initial proposal of up to 90 days.

The altered timeline, following industry pushback and the withdrawal of a high-profile supporter, suggests a more pragmatic approach by the administration in balancing innovation and regulation. The order explicitly avoids mandating licensing for AI development, as requested by tech firms.

While Trump had planned to sign with Silicon Valley’s top CEOs present, he ended up doing so privately. In addition to the voluntary review process, the executive order instructs the Department of Justice to prioritize enforcement against crimes involving AI-assisted hacking and unauthorized access.

This isn’t the first time Trump has addressed AI; last December, he directed the creation of a national policy framework intended to preempt state laws on the subject. The current measure represents a cautious approach that seeks to regulate without stifling innovation.