The White House is dictating access to frontier AI models, shifting power from tech giants, sources say

The Trump administration is moving to control which companies and organizations can access frontier AI models (the most advanced AI systems available), a power previously held by tech companies like OpenAI and Anthropic. The administration has blocked some AI model releases citing national security concerns and established a new program called 'Gold Eagle' to review and approve AI model access, though it claims these decisions remain voluntary for companies.