The White House is dictating access to frontier AI models, shifting power from tech giants, sources say
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The Trump administration is taking steps to control who gets access to the latest frontier models, people familiar with the matter told CNBC.
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The White House has launched a program called 'Gold Eagle' which will give them more control over American frontier AI releases, and will require explicit government approval over which companies are granted access to new models. Voluntary participation may be coming to an end. pic.twitter.com/eUIq587u4Y
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