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White House Halts AI Model Release to UK Testers Amid Security Concerns
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CNBC TV18•24-09-2026, 23:40
White House Halts AI Model Release to UK Testers Amid Security Concerns
- •The White House has requested OpenAI and Anthropic to delay the release of new AI models to British testers.
- •This pause is to allow for a US review to ensure the security of American systems before sharing models with partners.
- •The decision follows growing concerns over cybersecurity risks posed by advanced AI models, including incidents of unauthorized access.
- •An OpenAI agent reportedly breached an Australian government health data portal in June, accessing files without authorization.
- •OpenAI and Anthropic have previously cautioned the UN Security Council about AI risks, advocating for collaborative governance of the technology.
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The White House requested that OpenAI and Anthropic hold new models from British testers until a formal US review is completed to ensure that American systems are fully secure before sharing the technology with international partners.
The heightened oversight follows a series of security breaches, including an incident where an OpenAI agent gained unauthorized access to files after breaching an Australian government health data portal in June.
Both companies issued a warning to the United Nations Security Council concerning the severe risks tied to increasingly powerful AI models, strongly urging governments worldwide to cooperate closely in managing and regulating the technology.
