White House asks OpenAI and Anthropic to pause British‑tested models, Politico reports
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The White House has requested OpenAI and Anthropic pause the release of new AI models to UK testers pending a U.S. review.
The White House has asked OpenAI and Anthropic to pause the rollout of their newest AI models to British testers until the systems undergo a formal United States review, Politico reported on Thursday citing a senior administration official and a source familiar with the matter. The request, which appears to come from the Office of the National Cyber Director, is intended to give U.S. authorities time to assess the models for security vulnerabilities and other risks that have surfaced in recent high‑profile incidents of unauthorized access.
The move underscores growing unease in Washington over the rapid deployment of advanced foundation models and the potential for cross‑border cyber threats. It also arrives as U.K. officials are pushing for a shared set of global AI principles, highlighting a tension between the desire for coordinated international standards and the United States’ insistence on domestic vetting before foreign testing proceeds.
The directive could delay collaborative research and product launches that rely on joint testing environments, and it may set a precedent for how other allied nations handle access to cutting‑edge AI. Companies will likely need to adjust their rollout schedules and provide additional documentation to satisfy U.S. security criteria.
What to watch next: whether OpenAI and Anthropic comply with the hold and how long the review will take; any formal response from the U.K. government or its tech sector; and whether this episode accelerates the formation of the AI safety standards body that OpenAI, Anthropic and other industry players have been discussing, as reported earlier this month. Further statements from the National Cyber Director’s office could also clarify the specific security concerns driving the request.
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