Trump's AI E-(I)-O could let feds pick winners and losers

President Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to protect their systems from cyber threats and to access advanced AI models for cybersecurity. The order mandates the Treasury Department to establish an AI cybersecurity unit. It authorizes agencies to deploy AI models to detect and respond to threats. The directive includes specific requirements for data handling and model oversight. The order was signed in a private ceremony on Tuesday. The initiative allows federal agencies to evaluate and deploy AI tools for threat detection.