CAIP Calls for Mandatory National Security Audits in Trump's 2025 AI Action Plan

CAIP Emphasizes Critical Need for Third-Party Oversight to Secure America's AI Future in Response to OSTP RFI

Washington, DC—The Center for AI Policy (CAIP) yesterday released its formal response to President Trump's 2025 AI Action Plan and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) request for information (RFI). The response highlighted urgent concerns about AI security and proposed mandatory national security audits as a cornerstone of future American AI policy.

"The United States stands at a critical juncture in AI development, where the decisions we make today will determine whether AI becomes America's greatest asset or its most significant vulnerability," said Jason Green-Lowe, Executive Director of CAIP. "While we support the administration's vision for American AI leadership, we must address fundamental security concerns before they become catastrophic risks."

CAIP's RFI identifies serious vulnerabilities in current AI systems, including their propensity to produce incorrect outputs, exhibit deceptive behaviors, and resist human shutdown commands. AI's growing capability to assist malicious actors in developing cyberattacks and novel bioweapons is of particular concern.

CAIP's analysis warns of potentially severe consequences as AI systems become more deeply integrated into critical infrastructure. "The stakes couldn't be higher when we consider that AI will soon direct our weapons systems, energy grid, and communications networks," Green-Lowe said. "A significant AI failure or a loss of control event would disrupt essential services nationwide."

CAIP's primary recommendation is to implement mandatory third-party national security audits for advanced AI systems. This measure would enable security agencies to understand potential threats better and verify the safety of leading AI technologies.

"We're proposing a comprehensive framework that includes recognizing frontier AI as essential infrastructure, expanding National Science Foundation (NSF) research into AI explainability, and strengthening export controls on advanced AI chips," Green-Lowe said.

Additional recommendations include enhanced emergency response planning requirements for frontier AI developers and improved civilian protection against drone-based threats.

The organization emphasizes that these measures are essential for maintaining American technological leadership while ensuring national security and public safety.

To access the executive summary, click here.

To access the RFI, click here.