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US government officials removed information from their website concerning an agreement with tech giants Google, xAI, and Microsoft. This pact allowed government scientists to test new AI models for security flaws before public release. The move comes amid growing concerns about national security risks posed by advanced AI systems. The reason for the website content removal remains unclear.Listen to this article in summarized format
The link that previously led to the department's announcement about the testing is no longer available. As of Monday afternoon in Washington, it said, "Sorry, we cannot find that page." The link later redirected to the Center for AI Standards and Innovation's website, the government organization responsible for the tests.
The Commerce Department announced on May 5 that the companies would hand over new AI models before they deploy them to the public, allowing government scientists to test them for security flaws.
Concern is growing in the US government over the national security risks posed by powerful AI systems, including Anthropic's Mythos. By securing early access to advanced models, US officials said they were aiming to identify threats ranging from cyberattacks to military misuse. It was not immediately clear why the website was deleted.
Spokespeople for the Commerce Department and Trump White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Reuters.
