Trump signs executive order to strengthen AI innovation and cybersecurity

President Trump signed an executive order instructing federal agencies to address potential cybersecurity risks posed by artificial intelligence, including equipping community banks with the necessary tools to defend themselves.

In section two of the order, it reads:

“American Systems for Advanced AI: Within 30 days of the date of this order, the Committee on National Security Systems shall prioritize the cyber defense of National Security Systems, as defined in 44 U.S.C. 3552(b)(6)(A), by taking appropriate and expeditious action consistent with the purpose of this order. Facilitate access to cybersecurity tools and services, including, where appropriate, covered frontier models, for agencies, State and local authorities, and operators of critical infrastructure such as rural hospitals, community banks, and local utilities.”