Google, Microsoft, and xAI agree to pre-release government AI model evaluations as Mythos crisis forces oversight expansion

"The expansion was catalyzed by the Mythos crisis and a potential executive order that would formalize the review process, forcing the government to confront national security questions regarding powerful AI models."

"The arrangement is voluntary, has no statutory basis, and gives the government no power to block a release, yet it is the closest thing the United States has to an AI oversight system."

"The Center for AI Standards and Innovation, established under President Biden in 2023, has completed more than 40 evaluations of AI models, including state-of-the-art systems that have never been released to the public."

Google, Microsoft, and xAI have joined OpenAI and Anthropic in providing the US Commerce Department with pre-release access to evaluate their AI models. This initiative follows the Mythos crisis, prompting the government to address national security concerns related to powerful AI models. The arrangement is voluntary and lacks statutory authority, yet it represents the closest oversight system for AI in the US. The Center for AI Standards and Innovation, established in 2023, has conducted over 40 evaluations of AI models, focusing on safety and national security.

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