US to Assess New AI Models Before Release: Inside America’s New Pre‑Deployment Reviews and What They Mean for You
What happens when the world’s most powerful AI doesn’t launch until Washington kicks the tires? That’s not sci‑fi anymore. In a major shift announced on May 5, 2026, the US government will get access to cutting‑edge AI models from Google DeepMind, Microsoft, and xAI—before those systems ever reach the public. The goal: evaluate capabilities and…