The U.S. government is urging social media giant Meta, formerly Facebook, to agree to external audits of its artificial intelligence systems amid growing national security concerns. According to sources familiar with the matter, federal agencies are increasingly worried about potential risks posed by Meta’s advanced A.I. capabilities, particularly in areas such as surveillance and data handling.
Sources told The New York Times that U.S. officials have been pressing for regular third-party reviews of Meta’s AI infrastructure and applications. These reviews would aim to identify and mitigate any security vulnerabilities or misuse of the company’s powerful A.I. tools.
The push for these audits comes at a time when concerns about the broader implications of A.I., including potential threats to national security, have been on the rise. The U.S. Department of Defense and other government agencies are particularly interested in ensuring that Meta’s A.I. systems do not pose unintended risks or be exploited by hostile actors.
While specific details regarding the scope and frequency of these proposed reviews remain undisclosed, sources indicate that there is a growing sense of urgency among federal officials to address these concerns before any potential issues arise.
The request for external audits reflects broader discussions within the U.S. government about how best to regulate powerful A.I. technologies while fostering innovation in the tech sector. Meta has not publicly commented on the matter, but company executives are likely to face increased scrutiny and pressure from both lawmakers and regulators as the debate over AI’s role in national security continues.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/23/business/meta-ai-government-reviews-security.html
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