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Trump Administration Informs AI Firms It Will Not Safety-Test Open-Weight Models

On August 4, 2026, sources reveal that the Trump administration communicated to leading AI companies its decision against safety testing open-weight AI models.

Aug 4, 2026, 10:45 PM CNA Latest News

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On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump informed leading artificial intelligence companies that it will not conduct safety testing on open-weight AI models. This information comes from two sources familiar with the discussions.

The announcement marks a significant stance on AI regulation and safety testing, though details on the rationale or future regulatory plans were not disclosed.

The news was reported by CNA Latest News, a Singapore-based state-owned media company under Mediacorp Pte. Ltd., with coverage focusing on developments in the Asia-Pacific region.

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