The Trump administration is reportedly weighing an executive order to create a working group tasked with reviewing AI models before their release, as first reported by the New York Times. This would escalate federal oversight, moving beyond state-level challenges to directly control AI deployment.
The potential order is part of a broader push to centralize AI policy, preempt state laws, and maintain U.S. technological leadership. For Anthropic, this could mean new compliance hurdles for its Mythos AI model, which is currently priced at 100% on Polymarket for delivery to the U.S. government by April 30, 2026. Market participants now see increased regulatory scrutiny as a potential delay factor.
Key actors to watch: Federal Chief Information Officer Gregory Barbaccia and Anthropic's leadership. Official White House statements and the stance of the Department of Defense and Treasury will be critical.