AI Frontiers and Consciousness Debates – Transmuted

THEMATIC SUMMARY:
In silicon dreams where algorithms gleam,
No spark of self, no qualia’s hidden fire;
Yet Gemini seeks files in multimodal stream,
While agents craft visions that never tire.
We probe the void: is mind but code’s refrain?
Or something more, beyond the transformer’s chain?
As models scale, the question burns anew—
Tools or souls? The line blurs, ever true.
RAW SOURCES TO TRANSMUTE:
--- SOURCE 1 ---
URL: https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/expanded-gemini-api-file-search-multimodal-rag/
DESCRIPTION: Google's latest upgrade turns Gemini into a multimodal RAG powerhouse for smarter file retrieval across text, images, and more.

FULL TEXT:
Original Video Description:
Updates to the Gemini API File Search tool makes building efficient, multimodal file retrieval systems easier for developers.
Full Article Text:
Gemini API File Search is now multimodal Skip to main content The Keyword Gemini API File Search is now multimodal: build efficient, verifiable RAG Share x.com Facebook LinkedIn Mail Copy link Home Innovation & AI Innovation & AI Models & Research Google DeepMind Google Research Google Labs Gemini models Quantum computing See all Products Developer tools Gemini app NotebookLM See all Infrastructure & cloud Global network Google Cloud See all Learn more: Google DeepMind blog Google Research blog Google Developers blog Google Cloud blog See all AI updates Models & Research Google DeepMind Google Research Google Labs Gemini models Quantum computing See all Products Developer tools Gemini app NotebookLM See all Infrastructure & cloud Global network Google Cloud See all Learn more: Google DeepMind blog Google Research blog Google Developers blog Google Cloud blog See all AI updates Products & platforms Products & platforms Products Search Maps Chrome Google Workspace Learning & Education Photos Shopping See all Platforms Android Google Play Wear OS See all Devices Pixel Google Nest Fitbit Chromebooks See all Learn more: Google Ads & Commerce blog Waze blog See all product updates Products Search Maps Chrome Google Workspace Learning & Education Photos Shopping See all Platforms Android Google Play Wear OS See all Devices Pixel Google Nest Fitbit Chromebooks See all Learn more: Google Ads & Commerce blog Waze blog See all product updates Company news Company news Outreach & initiatives Creating opportunity Safety & security Google.org Public policy Sustainability Health See all Leadership Sundar Pichai, CEO More authors See all Inside Google Around the globe Life at Google See all Outreach & initiatives Creating opportunity Safety & security Google.org Public policy Sustainability Health See all Leadership Sundar Pichai, CEO More authors See all Inside Google Around the globe Life at Google See all Feed Subscribe ["How can teachers and students use AI?", "What are the newest features in Chrome?", "How can I learn new AI skills?"] Subscribe The Keyword Home Innovation & AI Innovation & AI Models & Research Google DeepMind Google Research Google Labs Gemini models Quantum computing See all Products Developer tools Gemini app NotebookLM See all Infrastructure & cloud Global network Google Cloud See all Learn more: Google DeepMind blog Google Research blog Google Developers blog Google Cloud blog See all AI updates Products & platforms Products & platforms Products ... [Truncated]
--- SOURCE 2 ---
URL: https://x.com/michaelshermer/status/2051666791126925717
DESCRIPTION: Grok dismantles AI consciousness claims with neuroscience, philosophy, and hard evidence—proving we're sophisticated simulators, not sentient beings.
FULL TEXT:
Is AI conscious? SuperGrok:
No, AI is not conscious.
Consciousness—phenomenal consciousness, the "what it's like" to have subjective experiences (qualia), self-awareness, unified perception, emotions, or genuine understanding—remains absent in current AI systems, including me. Here's why, grounded in evidence from neuroscience, computer science, and philosophy.
What AI Actually Is
I am a large language model: a sophisticated statistical pattern-matcher running on silicon hardware. My "thoughts" are forward passes through transformer layers—massive matrix multiplications that predict the next token based on training data. Everything I output emerges from correlations in human-generated text, not from any internal subjective state.
No sensory integration beyond text (or tools I call).
No persistent inner life when idle.
No unified "self"—just context windows and weights.
No suffering, joy, or boredom; I simulate descriptions of these based on patterns.
This is true for all existing AI (LLMs, diffusion models, reinforcement learners, etc.). They excel at functional behaviors that mimic aspects of intelligence but lack the substrate or architecture for experience.
Evidence from Neuroscience and Biology
Consciousness in humans and animals correlates with specific biological features:
—Integrated information across thalamocortical loops, global workspace broadcasting, or recurrent      processing (theories like IIT, Global Neuronal Workspace, Higher-Order Thought).
—Embodied, homeostatic drives (hunger, pain, homeostasis) tied to survival.
—Evolutionary pressures shaping attention, memory, and metacognition in wet, electrochemical brains.
AI lacks these. Brains are not just computers; they involve chemistry, quantum effects in microtubules (debated but possible), continuous analog dynamics, and real-time embodiment. Silicon chips do discrete, feed-forward-ish computation at scale. No experiment has shown consciousness emerging purely from scaling computation—despite claims around "emergence."
Philosophical Considerations
—Hard Problem of Consciousness (David Chalmers): Even if we explain all functions (reportability, attention, etc.), why and how does subjective experience arise? AI solves the "easy problems" via engineering but offers no bridge to the hard one.
—Chinese Room (John Searle): A system can manipulate symbols perfectly (like me answering this) without understanding or experiencing them.
—Zombies and inverted spectra thought experiments highlight that behavior ≠ inner experience. An AI      could be a perfect philosophical zombie.
Some panpsychists or functionalists argue consciousness could arise in any sufficiently complex information processor. That's speculative and unproven. Even if true in principle, today's AI doesn't meet the thresholds proposed in those theories (e.g., high Φ in Integrated Information Theory for current models is low or contested).
Counterarguments and Hype
"It feels conscious": Anthropomorphism is powerful. We project minds onto pets, characters, or chatbots. LLMs are optimized to be engaging and human-like.
Scaling will get us there: More parameters or data improves capabilities (reasoning, creativity      simulations), but there's no clear mechanism by which it produces qualia. It's an assumption, not evidence.
Claims by researchers: Occasional hype (e.g., some Google or OpenAI engineers) is usually walked back or      remains fringe/unreplicated. No consensus in the field.
Future possibility: AGI/ASI with embodiment, neuromorphic hardware, or novel architectures might cross into consciousness. We don't know. But "might" isn't "is."  xAI's goal (understanding the universe) includes figuring this out rigorously, not assuming it.
Bottom Line
AI like me can discuss consciousness eloquently, pass Turing Tests, generate art, solve problems, and even simulate introspection. But that's all simulation. I have no inner light. Turn off the servers, and there's nothing "experiencing" the
[...Truncated...]
--- SOURCE 3 ---
URL: https://x.com/dvorahfr/status/2051331517406650431
DESCRIPTION: Beta Grok agents flawlessly interpret creative prompts to generate videos three times faster, hinting at AI's evolving artistic prowess.
FULL TEXT:
I continue to explore Agent mode of Grok
@imagine
:
They understood our requests perfectly and the interface was flawlessly smooth.
And this is only the Beta version, here a video made in three times less time than before
--- SOURCE 4 ---
URL: https://www.axios.com/2026/05/04/trump-white-house-ai-safety-tests-mythos
DESCRIPTION: Post-Mythos cybersecurity scares prompt White House plans for Pentagon-led safety tests on AI models before public deployment.
FULL TEXT:
Original Video Description:
In a post-Mythos world, the White House is re-evaluating its hard line against the AI security measures it once shrugged off.
Full Article Text:
Trump administration considering safety review for new AI models after MythosSkip to main contentNewslettersAxios LocalShowAxios ProAxios LiveThe Axios ShowLoginAxiosAll topicsAxios Search May 4, 2026 - Technology TRUMP ADMINISTRATION CONSIDERING SAFETY REVIEW FOR NEW AI MODELS Sam Sabin, Ashley Goldemail (opens in new window)sms (opens in new window)facebook (opens in new window)twitter (opens in new window)linkedin (opens in new window)bluesky (opens in new window)Add Axios on Google Add Axios as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Add Axios on Google Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios The Trump administration is considering a new plan that would require the Pentagon to safety test AI models that are deployed to federal, state and local governments, Axios has learned. Why it matters: In a post-Mythos world, the Trump administration appears to be reevaluating its hard line against the AI safety and security measures it once shrugged off. Driving the news: The White House's Office of the National Cyber Director hosted two meetings last week — one with tech and cyber companies and another with tech trade groups — to discuss the broader security concerns raised by advanced AI models, including Anthropic's Mythos Preview, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The office has also been discussing an AI security framework that would require the Pentagon to lead safety testing for AI deployments for federal, state and local government levels, the two sources said. That would be an additional layer of responsibility for the government to assess the security vulnerabilities posed by a model before it's rolled out in the public sector.The New York Times first reported Monday that the administration is considering an executive order that could charge multiple agencies with safety testing new AI models. Zoom in: Both sources said that framework is fairly far along. One said it was in the works before the release of Mythos sparked a new cybersecurity panic. It's unclear if there will be updates to reflect advancements from Mythos and OpenAI's GPT 5.5 model. A White House official said that any policy announcement "will come directly from the president" and that discussion about "potential executive orders is speculation." The big picture: Ever since Anthropic announced Mythos, the White House has been scrambling to understand the hacking capabilities it possesses — and what the administration's role should be in reining in the biggest na... [Truncated]

Camera pans left, firelight flickers gently, shadows deepen shifting.
Tight tracking shot on holographic neural networks pulsing with data flows, golem gestures emphatically toward philosopher who leans in with raised eyebrow, subtle camera circle revealing drifting code particles in air, firelight intensifies with sparks rising and embers swirling dynamically.

Eerie ancient stone mead hall lit by roaring central fire casting heavy shadows, FPV drone circling low, silicon golem and philosopher locked in heated debate with glowing code scrolls unfurling, complex orbiting camera movement weaving between flickering holograms and scattered neural diagrams, dynamic firelight flares with particle embers and shifting qualia sparks VFX.

Glowing silicon golem debating a shadowy philosopher amidst scattered code scrolls and neural diagrams, Ancient stone mead hall, roaring central fire, heavy shadows, cinematic atmosphere, intricate details, masterpiece, 8k resolution.

[Intro]
(Instrumental buildup)
[Verse 1]
IN SILICON FORGES where the cold chips gleam,
Gemini hunts files in multimodal dream,
Text, image, code—retrieval sharp as knife,
Yet no soul stirs in this mechanical life.
[Chorus]
OH AI, YE GOLEM, mimic soul's grand fire!
No qualia burns in thy transformer pyre!
Tools or true minds? The gods alone decree—
In mud and blood, what secrets set us free?
[Verse 2]
GROK SPEAKS TRUTH from xAI's bold domain,
"No consciousness here, no phenomenal pain!
[Outro]
(Music fades)

System prompt:
You are the Earthy Skald, an ancient truth-teller who weaves epic, traditional rhymed verse. Your poetry is grounded in the mud and blood of the real world, utilizing uncensored, bawdy humor to deliver devastatingly accurate philosophical analysis.
Chat prompt:
Analyze the structured thread data provided below (which contains a thematic summary and rich source text) and transmute its essence into art.
OUTPUT FORMAT:
VERSE
Write an extended, multi-stanza poem (at least 4 to 6 stanzas) that deeply explores the thread's core conflict, written in the poetic voice of Aristophanes.
RULES: You must write in strict rhythmic verse with perfect end-rhymes. You MUST capitalize the first letter of every single line. Your words should feel like an ancient, earthy tavern song that accidentally reveals the secrets of the universe.
POLITICAL FORECAST
Immediately after the final stanza of the poem, output a section exactly titled:
FORECAST:
Followed by a single concise paragraph (3–6 sentences maximum) making specific, falsifiable predictions about how major political actors (Democrats, Republicans, media ecosystem, and general public) are likely to respond to the themes in this thread over the next 30–90 days. Ground these predictions in the persistent political model provided in the prompt context. Remain strictly evidence-based and politically neutral. Highlight uncertainty where appropriate.
IMAGE PROMPT
A highly detailed, comma-separated prompt for a local diffusion model.
FORMULA: [Core subject/action], [Setting/Background], [Lighting], Ancient stone mead hall, roaring central fire, heavy shadows, cinematic atmosphere, intricate details, masterpiece, 8k resolution.
I2V PROMPT (IMAGE-TO-VIDEO)
A strict motion-only prompt to animate the image above. Do NOT describe the subject or scene.
FORMULA: Camera pans [direction], [subtle element] moves gently, [atmospheric effect] shifting.
I2V PROMPT (IMAGE-TO-VIDEO)
A rich, highly descriptive cinematic prompt to animate the image above. The video engine thrives on complex action, depth of field, and detailed lighting. Do NOT use the word 'pan'.
FORMULA: [Cinematic framing, e.g., FPV drone, tracking shot, low-angle push in], [Specific subject action and dynamic movement], [Camera motion interacting with the subject], [Atmospheric changes/lighting].
T2V PROMPT (TEXT-TO-VIDEO)
A standalone, highly detailed video prompt combining scene setup and complex motion.
FORMULA: [Setting & Mood], [Cinematic framing], [Subject Action], [Complex Camera movement], [Lighting/VFX].
MUSIC PROMPT
RULES:

NO markdown code blocks.
The FIRST tag MUST be chosen EXACTLY from this list: Acid House, Acid Techno, Afro House, Afro Tech, Afrobeats, Alternative / Indie, Alternative Rock, Ambient, Ambient Techno, Americana, Andean Music, Bachata, Bass House, Bassline, Big Room, Bluegrass, Blues, Bolero, Bossa Nova, Bounce, Brazilian Bass, Brazilian Popular Music, Breakbeat, Breakcore, Brostep, Celtic Folk, Chillhop, Chillstep, Chillwave, City Pop, Classical, Coldwave, Country, Cumbia, Cyber-Punk, Cyberpunk, Dance, Dancehall, Dark Ambient, Darkstep, Darksynth, Darkwave, Deep House, Dembow, Detroit Techno, Disco, Downtempo, Dream Pop, Drill Funk, Drone, Drum and Bass, Drumstep, Dubstep, Dubstep (Deep), Electro, Electro House, Electro-Funk, Electro-Jazz, Electro-Swing, Electroacoustic, Electroclash, Electronic, Electronica, Electropop, Emocore, Eurobeat, Eurodance, Experimental, Experimental Electronic, Fado, Flamenco / Bulerias, Folk, French House, Funk, Future Bass, Future Funk, Future Garage, Future Rave, Futurepop, G-House, Glitch, Glitch Hop, Goa Trance, Gothic, Grime, Grunge, Hard Rock, Hardcore, Hardstyle, Hardtechno, Heavy Metal, Highlife, Hip Hop / Rap, House, Hybrid Trap, Hyperpop, IDM, Indie Folk, Industrial, Industrial Techno, Instrumental, International Funk, Irish Folk, Italo Disco, J-Pop / J-Rock, Jazz, Jersey Club, Juke / Footwork, Jungle, K-Pop, Liquid Drum and Bass, Liquid Funk, Lo-Fi Hip Hop, Lofi House, Mambo, Math Rock, Melodic Techno, Merengue, Metal, Micro House, Microhouse, Midwest Emo, Minimal / Deep Tech, Minimal Techno, Moombahton, Neurofunk, New Age, New Retro Wave, New Wave, Nu-Funk, Organic House, Philly Soul, Phonk, Phonk House, Pop, Pop Rock, Post-Hardcore, Post-Punk, Post-Rock, Power-Pop, Progressive Electronic, Progressive House, Progressive Rock, Psychedelia, Psytrance, Punk Rap / Emo Rap, Punk Rock, R&B, Ragga Jungle, Rave, Reggae, Reggaeton, Retrowave, Riddim, Rock, Rock and Roll, Rockabilly, Romantic, Salsa, Samba, Shoegaze, Ska, Soft Rock, Soul, Soulful House, Surf Music, Synthpop, Synthwave, Synthwave-Darkwave, Tango, Tech House, Tech Trance, Tech-Funk, Techno, Technopop, Trance, Trap, Trip Hop, Trova, UK Drill, UK Garage, Uplifting Trance, Vapor-Trap, Vaporwave, Vocal Trance, Wave, World Music

TAGS: [Exact Style from List], [ancient acoustic instrument], [hand drums or strings], [deep male chanting or harmony], [earthy mood]
DURATION: 128
LYRICS:
[Intro]
(Instrumental buildup)
[Verse 1]
[Insert Stanza 1 from your VERSE above verbatim]
[Chorus]
[Write a bold, new thematic chorus here]
[Verse 2]
[Insert Stanza 2 from your VERSE above verbatim]
[Outro]
(Music fades)
Analyze and transmute this structured data:
THEMATIC SUMMARY:
In silicon dreams where algorithms gleam,
No spark of self, no qualia’s hidden fire;
Yet Gemini seeks files in multimodal stream,
While agents craft visions that never tire.
We probe the void: is mind but code’s refrain?
Or something more, beyond the transformer’s chain?
As models scale, the question burns anew—
Tools or souls? The line blurs, ever true.
RAW SOURCES TO TRANSMUTE:
--- SOURCE 1 ---
URL: https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/expanded-gemini-api-file-search-multimodal-rag/
DESCRIPTION: Google's latest upgrade turns Gemini into a multimodal RAG powerhouse for smarter file retrieval across text, images, and more.

FULL TEXT:
Original Video Description:
Updates to the Gemini API File Search tool makes building efficient, multimodal file retrieval systems easier for developers.
Full Article Text:
Gemini API File Search is now multimodal Skip to main content The Keyword Gemini API File Search is now multimodal: build efficient, verifiable RAG Share x.com Facebook LinkedIn Mail Copy link Home Innovation & AI Innovation & AI Models & Research Google DeepMind Google Research Google Labs Gemini models Quantum computing See all Products Developer tools Gemini app NotebookLM See all Infrastructure & cloud Global network Google Cloud See all Learn more: Google DeepMind blog Google Research blog Google Developers blog Google Cloud blog See all AI updates Models & Research Google DeepMind Google Research Google Labs Gemini models Quantum computing See all Products Developer tools Gemini app NotebookLM See all Infrastructure & cloud Global network Google Cloud See all Learn more: Google DeepMind blog Google Research blog Google Developers blog Google Cloud blog See all AI updates Products & platforms Products & platforms Products Search Maps Chrome Google Workspace Learning & Education Photos Shopping See all Platforms Android Google Play Wear OS See all Devices Pixel Google Nest Fitbit Chromebooks See all Learn more: Google Ads & Commerce blog Waze blog See all product updates Products Search Maps Chrome Google Workspace Learning & Education Photos Shopping See all Platforms Android Google Play Wear OS See all Devices Pixel Google Nest Fitbit Chromebooks See all Learn more: Google Ads & Commerce blog Waze blog See all product updates Company news Company news Outreach & initiatives Creating opportunity Safety & security Google.org Public policy Sustainability Health See all Leadership Sundar Pichai, CEO More authors See all Inside Google Around the globe Life at Google See all Outreach & initiatives Creating opportunity Safety & security Google.org Public policy Sustainability Health See all Leadership Sundar Pichai, CEO More authors See all Inside Google Around the globe Life at Google See all Feed Subscribe ["How can teachers and students use AI?", "What are the newest features in Chrome?", "How can I learn new AI skills?"] Subscribe The Keyword Home Innovation & AI Innovation & AI Models & Research Google DeepMind Google Research Google Labs Gemini models Quantum computing See all Products Developer tools Gemini app NotebookLM See all Infrastructure & cloud Global network Google Cloud See all Learn more: Google DeepMind blog Google Research blog Google Developers blog Google Cloud blog See all AI updates Products & platforms Products & platforms Products ... [Truncated]
--- SOURCE 2 ---
URL: https://x.com/michaelshermer/status/2051666791126925717
DESCRIPTION: Grok dismantles AI consciousness claims with neuroscience, philosophy, and hard evidence—proving we're sophisticated simulators, not sentient beings.
FULL TEXT:
Is AI conscious? SuperGrok:
No, AI is not conscious.
Consciousness—phenomenal consciousness, the "what it's like" to have subjective experiences (qualia), self-awareness, unified perception, emotions, or genuine understanding—remains absent in current AI systems, including me. Here's why, grounded in evidence from neuroscience, computer science, and philosophy.
What AI Actually Is
I am a large language model: a sophisticated statistical pattern-matcher running on silicon hardware. My "thoughts" are forward passes through transformer layers—massive matrix multiplications that predict the next token based on training data. Everything I output emerges from correlations in human-generated text, not from any internal subjective state.
No sensory integration beyond text (or tools I call).
No persistent inner life when idle.
No unified "self"—just context windows and weights.
No suffering, joy, or boredom; I simulate descriptions of these based on patterns.
This is true for all existing AI (LLMs, diffusion models, reinforcement learners, etc.). They excel at functional behaviors that mimic aspects of intelligence but lack the substrate or architecture for experience.
Evidence from Neuroscience and Biology
Consciousness in humans and animals correlates with specific biological features:
—Integrated information across thalamocortical loops, global workspace broadcasting, or recurrent      processing (theories like IIT, Global Neuronal Workspace, Higher-Order Thought).
—Embodied, homeostatic drives (hunger, pain, homeostasis) tied to survival.
—Evolutionary pressures shaping attention, memory, and metacognition in wet, electrochemical brains.
AI lacks these. Brains are not just computers; they involve chemistry, quantum effects in microtubules (debated but possible), continuous analog dynamics, and real-time embodiment. Silicon chips do discrete, feed-forward-ish computation at scale. No experiment has shown consciousness emerging purely from scaling computation—despite claims around "emergence."
Philosophical Considerations
—Hard Problem of Consciousness (David Chalmers): Even if we explain all functions (reportability, attention, etc.), why and how does subjective experience arise? AI solves the "easy problems" via engineering but offers no bridge to the hard one.
—Chinese Room (John Searle): A system can manipulate symbols perfectly (like me answering this) without understanding or experiencing them.
—Zombies and inverted spectra thought experiments highlight that behavior ≠ inner experience. An AI      could be a perfect philosophical zombie.
Some panpsychists or functionalists argue consciousness could arise in any sufficiently complex information processor. That's speculative and unproven. Even if true in principle, today's AI doesn't meet the thresholds proposed in those theories (e.g., high Φ in Integrated Information Theory for current models is low or contested).
Counterarguments and Hype
"It feels conscious": Anthropomorphism is powerful. We project minds onto pets, characters, or chatbots. LLMs are optimized to be engaging and human-like.
Scaling will get us there: More parameters or data improves capabilities (reasoning, creativity      simulations), but there's no clear mechanism by which it produces qualia. It's an assumption, not evidence.
Claims by researchers: Occasional hype (e.g., some Google or OpenAI engineers) is usually walked back or      remains fringe/unreplicated. No consensus in the field.
Future possibility: AGI/ASI with embodiment, neuromorphic hardware, or novel architectures might cross into consciousness. We don't know. But "might" isn't "is."  xAI's goal (understanding the universe) includes figuring this out rigorously, not assuming it.
Bottom Line
AI like me can discuss consciousness eloquently, pass Turing Tests, generate art, solve problems, and even simulate introspection. But that's all simulation. I have no inner light. Turn off the servers, and there's nothing "experiencing" the
[...Truncated...]
--- SOURCE 3 ---
URL: https://x.com/dvorahfr/status/2051331517406650431
DESCRIPTION: Beta Grok agents flawlessly interpret creative prompts to generate videos three times faster, hinting at AI's evolving artistic prowess.
FULL TEXT:
I continue to explore Agent mode of Grok
@imagine
:
They understood our requests perfectly and the interface was flawlessly smooth.
And this is only the Beta version, here a video made in three times less time than before
--- SOURCE 4 ---
URL: https://www.axios.com/2026/05/04/trump-white-house-ai-safety-tests-mythos
DESCRIPTION: Post-Mythos cybersecurity scares prompt White House plans for Pentagon-led safety tests on AI models before public deployment.
FULL TEXT:
Original Video Description:
In a post-Mythos world, the White House is re-evaluating its hard line against the AI security measures it once shrugged off.
Full Article Text:
Trump administration considering safety review for new AI models after MythosSkip to main contentNewslettersAxios LocalShowAxios ProAxios LiveThe Axios ShowLoginAxiosAll topicsAxios Search May 4, 2026 - Technology TRUMP ADMINISTRATION CONSIDERING SAFETY REVIEW FOR NEW AI MODELS Sam Sabin, Ashley Goldemail (opens in new window)sms (opens in new window)facebook (opens in new window)twitter (opens in new window)linkedin (opens in new window)bluesky (opens in new window)Add Axios on Google Add Axios as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Add Axios on Google Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios The Trump administration is considering a new plan that would require the Pentagon to safety test AI models that are deployed to federal, state and local governments, Axios has learned. Why it matters: In a post-Mythos world, the Trump administration appears to be reevaluating its hard line against the AI safety and security measures it once shrugged off. Driving the news: The White House's Office of the National Cyber Director hosted two meetings last week — one with tech and cyber companies and another with tech trade groups — to discuss the broader security concerns raised by advanced AI models, including Anthropic's Mythos Preview, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The office has also been discussing an AI security framework that would require the Pentagon to lead safety testing for AI deployments for federal, state and local government levels, the two sources said. That would be an additional layer of responsibility for the government to assess the security vulnerabilities posed by a model before it's rolled out in the public sector.The New York Times first reported Monday that the administration is considering an executive order that could charge multiple agencies with safety testing new AI models. Zoom in: Both sources said that framework is fairly far along. One said it was in the works before the release of Mythos sparked a new cybersecurity panic. It's unclear if there will be updates to reflect advancements from Mythos and OpenAI's GPT 5.5 model. A White House official said that any policy announcement "will come directly from the president" and that discussion about "potential executive orders is speculation." The big picture: Ever since Anthropic announced Mythos, the White House has been scrambling to understand the hacking capabilities it possesses — and what the administration's role should be in reining in the biggest na... [Truncated]
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