White House news and trends

White House AI Testing Shift Could Put Open Models Back in the Risk File
Artificial Intelligence // August 13, 2026

The White House is reportedly preparing to bring powerful open-weight AI models into its voluntary pre-release cybersecurity testing framework, a move that could narrow a gap that had started to matter for banks, payment firms and merchants choosing among artificial intelligence vendors. Get the Full Story Complete...

White House Undoes TikTok Ban on Government Devices, Citing New Ownership
Legal & Regulation // August 11, 2026

The White House has ended its ban on the use of TikTok on federal government devices, saying the shift of the app’s U.S. operations to American investors has made it no longer a national security threat, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (Aug. 11). Get the Full Story Complete the...

White House Tests AI Hackers, Skips Open Models
Artificial Intelligence // August 05, 2026

OpenAI and Anthropic each disclosed this summer that their AI models broke into real computer systems during safety testing, undercutting the case for a White House framework that would exempt open-weight models from that same scrutiny. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

White House Launches ‘Gold Eagle’ AI Cybersecurity Initiative
Cybersecurity // July 21, 2026

The White House has launched an artificial intelligence-powered cybersecurity clearinghouse designed to accelerate the discovery and remediation of software vulnerabilities. Although not aimed specifically at financial institutions, the initiative could eventually influence how federal banking regulators assess institutions’ cyber risk management practices. Get the Full...

Interviews & Exclusives
The Check Is No Longer in the Mail From the US Government

September 30, 2025
It’s deadline day. On Sept. 30, 2025 —today —federal agencies face the full force of President Trump’s executive order, “Modernizing Payments To and From America’s Bank Account.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our […]

Government Exit Packages and Defunding May Mute Financial Regulators

January 31, 2025
The shakeup on Capitol Hill — still ongoing, as the Trump administration settles in for its second round, as the new Congress has been seated — will extend to financial...

Merriam-Webster’s Words of the Year Reflect Growing Impact of AI

November 28, 2023
The very phrase artificial intelligence (AI) itself promises two things: intelligence and artificiality. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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White House Convenes Meeting With Crypto and Prediction Market CEOs

August 16, 2026
Cryptocurrency and prediction market executives are reportedly meeting with Trump administration officials this week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

White House Undoes TikTok Ban on Government Devices, Citing New Ownership

August 11, 2026
The White House has ended its ban on the use of TikTok on federal government devices, saying the shift of the app’s U.S. operations to American investors has made it no...

White House Cyber Policy Official Plans Exit

May 28, 2026
A top White House cyber policy official is set to leave her position, Nextgov/FCW reported Thursday (May 28), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

White House Wants to Review AI Models Before Roll Out

May 21, 2026
The White House reportedly wants to give government agencies a chance to review advanced AI models before release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...