By Luciana Lopez, CNN

(CNN) — Google, Microsoft and xAI will share unreleased versions of their AI models with the government to curb cybersecurity threats, the National Institute of Standards and Technology announced on Tuesday.

The partnership comes after Anthropic’s powerful new Mythos AI model pushed concerns about AI’s impact on cybersecurity to a tipping point last month, helping prompt the White House to weigh a formal review process for AI.

The new agreements allow the Center for AI Standards and Innovation, within the US Department of Commerce, to evaluate new AI models and their potential impact on national security and public safety ahead of their launch. The center will also conduct research and testing after AI models are deployed and has already completed more than 40 AI model evaluations.

“Independent, rigorous measurement science is essential to understanding frontier AI and its national security implications,” CAISI Director Chris Fall said in statement. “These expanded industry collaborations help us scale our work in the public interest at a critical moment.”

Mythos, which Anthropic said is “far ahead” of other models in terms of cybersecurity, sparked a wave of concerns among governments, banks and utility companies over the past month. The company said it doesn’t feel comfortable releasing the model publicly yet and is restricting access to a select group of approved organizations. It has also briefed senior US government officials on its capabilities.

OpenAI also said last week that it’s making its most advanced AI models available to all vetted levels of the government with the aim of getting ahead of AI-enabled threats.

The partnerships could make it easier for CAISI to test AI by providing more resources, said Jessica Ji, senior research analyst at Georgetown’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology.

“They simply don’t have the same amount of resources (as big tech companies), either like manpower, technical staff and also access to compute, to cull these models, to do rigorous testing,” she said.

The White House is currently looking to consult with a group of experts to advise on a possible government review process for new AI models, CNN has confirmed. Doing so would represent a departure from the Trump administration’s light-touch approach to AI regulation thus far.

The New York Times first reported the working group on Monday.

“Any policy announcement will come directly from the President. Discussion about potential executive orders is speculation,” a White House spokesperson told CNN.

While Microsoft regularly tests its own models, CAISI offers additional “technical, scientific and national security expertise,” Microsoft Chief Responsible AI Officer Natasha Crampton said in a statement

Google declined to comment further on the agreement. xAI did not respond to requests for comment.

CNN’s Lisa Eadicicco contributed to this report.

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – You may have noticed buildings around Santa Barbara County with green lights on at night.

It is part of an awareness campaign for the month of May which is Mental Health Month.

The department of Behavioral Wellness says it has many community partners joining in to light the county up with green lights.

This includes the District Attorney's Office, the County Courthouse, the Police Department, the Office of Emergency Management, and the Food Bank of Santa Barbara County.

The county will be holding many events supporting mental wellness and offering outreach for mental health screenings.

There will also be training for psychological first aid.

Experts say no one is alone in facing mental health challenges. This year's national theme, "More Good Days, Together" encourages us all to reflect on what a "good" day looks like, personally and for our communities.

Mental health is essential to overall health and well-being. Studies show, 20 percent of the population will experience a mental health condition in any given year.

For more information go to: Santa Barbara County Office of Behavioral Wellness

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By Toni Odejimi, CNN

Welcome to 5 Things PM! Want to see a shooting star? A spectacular meteor shower will light up the sky Wednesday morning — just be sure to set your alarm.

Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day.

5 things

1⃣ Trash nightmare

There’s a massive heap of plastic garbage in the Pacific Ocean that’s more than twice as big as Texas, and it’s churning microplastics into the air. Scientists have discovered that’s not the only way it contributes to the environmental crisis.

2⃣ It’s primary time

Voters in Indiana and Ohio headed to the polls today in what’s shaping up as a test of the strength of President Donald Trump’s grip on the Republican Party. Here’s what is at stake. Follow live updates. Watch California governor contenders in a CNN debate at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET

3⃣ ‘Treasure trove’ of evidence

A murder trial in Virginia. The Palisades Fire in California. The killing of two graduate students in Florida. What links these tragedies together isn’t just the loss of life, but an emerging technology with little privacy protection.

4⃣ Fact or fiction?

A trend sweeping social media suggests that taking an allergy drug and an acid reducer can reduce perimenopause and menopause symptoms. A doctor explains what you need to know.

5⃣ Banking on cheese

The adage about making money might be “get that cheddar,” but at this bank, it’s about getting that Parmigiano Reggiano. It’s more than expensive cheese — it’s also considered collateral.

Watch this

‘We’re so thankful’: Three teenage musicians known as the Mariachi Brothers were held in ICE detention for nearly two weeks before being released. A country star heard about their story and invited them to play at some of her Texas concerts.

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By Liam Reilly, CNN

(CNN) — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued The New York Times on Tuesday, escalating a months-long investigation into the newsroom and advancing a discrimination case the paper has cast as politically motivated.

The lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, was brought on behalf of a White male employee who claims he was denied a promotion because of his race and gender.

“As a White male,” the unidentified employee “did not match the race and/or sex characteristics NYT sought to increase in its leadership through its diversity actions and aspirations,” the EEOC claims.

“The selected candidate’s race (multiracial) and/or her sex (female) factored into NYT’s decision to advance her to the final interview panel,” the lawsuit adds.

The complaint seeks a court order barring the Times from discriminating on the basis of race or sex, as well as back pay with interest, compensation for “emotional pain” and “mental anguish,” and punitive damages for alleged “malicious and/or reckless conduct.” It also seeks either a promotion to deputy editor or front pay.

The lawsuit follows recent reporting by the Times that the EEOC, under President Donald Trump, has been pursuing discrimination cases that “match Trump‘s agenda” opposing diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. In that report, EEOC field staff said they were being pressured to bring “politically charged cases, even with little evidence.”

The Times reported the agency had been investigating the complaint for months before its posture shifted in late April, accelerating toward a lawsuit. The case was notably filed by the EEOC itself, rather than the employee in question.

In a statement on Tuesday, the Times said it “categorically rejects the politically motivated allegations brought by the Trump administration’s EEOC.”

“Our employment practices are merit-based and focused on recruiting and promoting the best talent in the world,” the company said. “We will defend ourselves vigorously.”

The Times also said the complaint focuses on a single staffer while making “sweeping claims that ignore the facts to fit a predetermined narrative.”

“Neither race nor gender played a role in this decision — we hired the most qualified candidate, and she is an excellent editor,” the Times said.

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