# White House AI task force discusses cyber risks

> The task force reviewed critical-infrastructure risks, industry standards and AI model testing, while weighing whether to urge Congress to pass new cyber laws.

Oossa · 2026-11-13 · https://oossa.com/en/white-house-ai-task-force-discusses-cyber-risks

The White House’s AI task force met Thursday to discuss cyber threats and ways to protect critical infrastructure, an administration official told Semafor. Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton, who leads the group, briefed members on tech companies’ work toward common AI standards and the possibility of adding firms to the White House accord.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross updated officials on pre-release AI model testing at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The task force also wants Congress to renew cyber and information-sharing laws, but is still considering whether to recommend new legislation.

## The facts

- Jay Clayton leads the White House AI task force.
- The meeting included updates on pre-release AI model testing at NIST’s AI unit.

## Why it matters

For companies in the White House AI accord, the discussion could lead to more firms joining and common standards, but the task force has not yet decided whether to recommend new laws.

## Sources & references

1. [Trump’s AI task force discusses cyber risks](https://www.semafor.com/article/11/13/2026/trumps-ai-task-force-discusses-cyber-risks) – Semafor, 2026-11-13

Last updated: 2026-11-13