According to The New York Times, U.S. federal officials are urging Meta to agree to government safety evaluations of its artificial intelligence systems, identifying the company as the sole major tech holdout resisting such reviews. The push comes as part of broader government efforts to assess AI safety across the industry.
The pressure on Meta follows recent government action against another AI company. The Times reports that weeks before approaching Meta, federal officials ordered Anthropic to pull its latest AI model, demonstrating the government’s willingness to take direct action on AI safety concerns.
The development signals escalating tension between Washington and major technology companies over AI oversight. While other major tech firms have reportedly agreed to government safety evaluations, Meta’s resistance makes it a focal point in the ongoing debate over how AI systems should be regulated and monitored. The government’s dual approach of both requesting cooperation from Meta and taking enforcement action against Anthropic suggests a more aggressive regulatory posture toward the rapidly evolving AI industry.