UK to Evaluate AI Models Before Release, Reversing Trump Policy

The United Kingdom has secured a new agreement allowing its government researchers to access and evaluate powerful artificial intelligence models before they are released to the public. This deal marks a shift from previous American policy, which had required prior White House approval for sharing such technology with international partners. By granting the UK's AI Safety Institute direct access to these systems, the arrangement strengthens transatlantic cooperation on AI risk assessment and helps establish a standardized approach to auditing the safety of emerging models.