Microsoft, Google, xAI to Give U.S. Government Early Access to AI Models Under New Security Deal

Microsoft ($MSFT), Alphabet ($GOOGL)’s Google and Elon Musk’s xAI have agreed to provide the U.S. government with early access to new artificial intelligence models for national security evaluations before public release.

• The agreement is led by the Commerce Department’s Center for AI Standards and Innovation.
• The program enables pre-deployment testing and research to assess AI model capabilities and risks.
• OpenAI and Anthropic have also joined the initiative, expanding existing partnerships with the agency.
• The center has conducted more than 40 evaluations of AI systems, including unreleased models.
• The initiative aligns with the Trump administration’s AI Action Plan focused on national security oversight.
• The center was originally established in 2023 and later restructured under the current administration.
• The agreement comes amid increased government scrutiny following advances in AI capabilities.
• Officials are considering broader regulatory frameworks for AI model review and deployment.

Relevant Companies

• Microsoft ($MSFT) – Participating in government-led pre-release testing of AI models.
• Alphabet ($GOOGL) – Providing AI models through Google for federal evaluation and oversight.

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. This article may be updated as more details become available.