Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security

Executive Order 14409 is an executive action signed by President Donald J. Trump that tells federal officials to strengthen artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and security. Sec. 2 orders several agencies to improve cyber defenses for national security systems, civilian federal systems, and critical infrastructure like rural hospitals, community banks, and local utilities. Sec. 3 creates a voluntary process for AI developers to work with the federal government on testing and sharing access to covered frontier models, which the order defines through a classified benchmarking process. Sec. 4 directs the Attorney General to prioritize enforcement against people who use AI for illegal access, hacking, fraud, or other crimes. This matters to everyday people because it could affect the safety of government systems, the security of important services, and how safely AI reaches the public.