Pentagon official says AI labs could face export controls over security concerns

Emil Michael signaled the Trump administration may turn trade tools on AI companies that fail to address national security concerns The Trump administration has a new pressure point for the AI industry, and it was not built for software companies. A senior Pentagon official said the administration may use export controls against AI companies if security concerns arise. Export controls are the rules that decide what technology can leave the country. They are usually aimed at foreign rivals, not domestic labs. The remarks came from Emil Michael, the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering. He spoke in an interview dated October 18, 2026. Michael said the administration is prepared to enforce such controls as needed.

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