Anthropic, OpenAI collaborate with Trump on AI model evaluation plan

https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/466959-97 Anthropic and OpenAI are reportedly working closely with the Trump administration to finalize a federal government plan for AI model evaluations. This plan focuses on reviewing frontier AI models for cybersecurity and national-security risks prior to their public release, as part of a broader initiative directed by a recent executive order. The executive order mandates the creation of a classified benchmarking process and a framework that allows developers to grant the government access to advanced models up to 30 days before their release. Both companies have existing pre-release review agreements with the Commerce Department, which have been adjusted to align with the new AI Action Plan. This cooperation suggests a shift from informal consultations to a more structured evaluation process. Key Takeaways Markets suggest increased confidence in a federal AI review order by the July 31 deadline, consistent with Trump’s active involvement in finalizing the plan. The collaboration between Anthropic, OpenAI, and the Trump administration indicates progress toward a more formalized AI model-evaluation framework. Pricing appears consistent w...