Microsoft, xAI and Google will share AI models with US govt for security reviews

May 5 (Reuters) - Microsoft, Alphabet-owned Google and Elon Musk's xAI will give the U.S. government early access to new artificial intelligence models before their public release to allow checks for national security risks under a new deal.

The Center for AI Standards and Innovation at the Department of Commerce announced the agreement on Tuesday, saying it would conduct pre-deployment evaluations and targeted research to better assess AI capabilities and advance AI security.

The companies did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

(Reporting by Aditya Soni in Bengaluru; Editing by Shinjini Ganguli)

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This story was originally published May 5, 2026 at 5:05 AM.