# Commerce AI safety officials reportedly asked to report informally to White House

_Published Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 7:06 PM EST · Policy, AI · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

Officials at the Commerce Department's AI safety center, CAISSI, were asked to informally report to a White House office, Associated Press reported, citing sources. The request raised concerns about the independence of the government division charged with AI safety.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/261108/p16#a261108p16)

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