OpenAI confirms compliance with Trump directive on AI model reviews
George Osborne tells CNBC governments must play a significant role in technology deployment as markets react positively to diplomatic developments.
OpenAI has confirmed it will comply with an order from US President Donald Trump requiring artificial intelligence models to undergo reviews prior to their release. The announcement, reported by CNBC on 5 June 2026, marks a significant step in the intersection of technology policy and executive regulation.
George Osborne, OpenAI’s Head of Countries, told CNBC that governments have a significant role to play in how this technology is used and deployed. The statement underscores the company’s alignment with the new regulatory expectations set by the White House.
The confirmation comes in the wake of a two-day summit in Beijing between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Artificial intelligence regulation was a key agenda item alongside trade and regional security, with the event attended by major US technology leaders including Elon Musk, Tim Cook, and Jensen Huang.
Market participants responded favourably to the diplomatic progress. US stock indices rose on the day of the summit, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 0.8%, the S&P 500 rising 0.3%, and the Nasdaq Composite climbing 0.2%. Nvidia shares surged more than 2% following news that the US approved H200 chip sales to Chinese firms.
The broader diplomatic context includes ongoing tensions regarding trade and the Strait of Hormuz, as well as the ongoing war between the United States and Iran. The specific details, scope, or timeline of the order requiring AI model reviews have not been provided in the source material, nor is the exact nature of the compliance process specified.
