President Trump’s recent executive order on AI and cybersecurity (AI EO) directs the federal government to prioritize strengthening cyber defenses across government information systems and critical infrastructure. The AI EO calls for the creation of forums for AI developers to share information to better understand and respond to emerging threats, while signaling a heightened law enforcement focus on threat actors who use AI to carry out cyberattacks. This article, with expert insight from Jenner & Block, Mayer Brown and Pillsbury, provides an overview of the AI EO’s provisions, discusses its potential implications for private companies and offers key considerations for participation in the programs it aims to create. See “Staying Compliant After Trump AI Executive Order Introduces Regulatory Uncertainty” (Jan. 14, 2026).