EO 14409
Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security
3 drafts have already been written about this order
- Internal Talking Points · Sep 26, 2026 Federal AI Policy Consolidation: Client Briefing Points (Internal Talking Points)
- Internal Talking Points · Sep 26, 2026 National Security Enforcement Push: Cyber Fraud, AI Models, and Defense Supply Chains (Internal Talking Points)
- Client Alert / Memo · Sep 26, 2026 Federal AI Cybersecurity Directive Establishes Voluntary Frontier Model Framework (Client Alert / Memo)
Summary
This EO directs the Secretaries of War, Homeland Security, and the Treasury, among others, to prioritize the cyber defense of federal information systems, with the Secretary of the Treasury forming an AI cybersecurity clearinghouse in voluntary collaboration with industry within 30 days. Within 60 days, the named officials must develop a classified benchmarking process to designate AI models as a "covered frontier model" and design a voluntary framework giving the government pre-release access to such models, while expressly disclaiming any mandatory licensing or preclearance requirement. It also directs the Attorney General to prioritize enforcement of federal criminal laws against those using AI to illegally access or damage computer systems.
Deliverable
None.
Legal Challenges
No known legal challenges.