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The pre-release AI security testing effectively turns into a de facto U.S. gatekeeper for AI model launches largely through the agreements with major AI labs, such as Google DeepMind, Microsoft, and xAI, which allow models to be evaluated before public release under the coordination of CAISI (Center for AI Standards and Innovation) at NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) [1], [2]. This system ensures that any vulnerabilities and potential security risks, such as those related to cybersecurity, biosecurity, and chemical weapons, are assessed by U.S. government scientists before the models are made publicly available [1], [2], [3]. This process institutes a formal mechanism for government oversight, integrating rigorous independent testing which aligns with national security interests and can influence whether a model is deemed safe or fit for public release [2], [3], [4].