The President orders agencies to prioritize cyber defense of government systems and to build a voluntary framework for sharing advanced AI models. The order directs the Treasury, War and Homeland Security departments to create a classified process for designating covered frontier models. It also directs the Attorney General to pursue criminal cases involving AI used for unauthorized computer access. The order states it creates no mandatory licensing or permitting requirement for releasing new AI models.

• Government bodies must act within 30 days to strengthen cyber defense of national security and military systems.
• The Treasury, War and Homeland Security departments must set up a clearinghouse with industry to find and fix software vulnerabilities.
• Agencies must design a voluntary framework letting AI developers share models with the government before release to trusted partners.
• The order says it does not create mandatory licensing or preclearance for releasing new AI models.