Download the app
← Latest news

Microsoft xAI and Google to hand new AI models to US for security checks

Technology
Published on 5 May 2026
Microsoft xAI and Google to hand new AI models to US for security checks

Before the public sees them, the models face government scrutiny

Microsoft, Google, and xAI are partnering with the US government to provide early access to newly developed AI models. The Center for AI Standards and Innovation will evaluate the systems to assess national security risks before they’re released to the public. The effort is aimed at measuring advanced AI capabilities while identifying potential harms ahead of time.

  • Microsoft Google and xAI will share new AI models early
  • US government evaluations will happen before public release
  • The Center for AI Standards and Innovation will lead testing
  • Checks target national security risks and potential dangers
Read the full story at The Economic Times

This summarization was done by Beige for a story published on The Economic TimesThe Economic Times

The full experience is on mobile.

Swipe through stories, personalise your feed, and save articles for later — all on the app.