Trump announces vague ‘morally binding’ AI deal among tech CEOs for ‘tremendous self-policing’
Donald Trump announced a voluntary, non-binding agreement with major tech CEOs to implement self-regulated safety controls for artificial intelligence. The deal, titled the Joint Commitment On Frontier Responsibilities, outlines internal audits and independent board reviews but lacks government enforcement mechanisms. Additionally, Trump signed an executive order mandating that federal agencies use the term 'superintelligence' instead of 'artificial intelligence' in official communications.
- ▪The agreement is described as morally binding and allows companies to self-police their AI products without legal implications.
- ▪Trump signed an executive order requiring all executive branch departments to replace the term 'artificial intelligence' with 'superintelligence'.
- ▪The commitment includes four layers of controls, such as internal safety monitoring and independent board reviews, but excludes government regulators.
- ▪Tech executives including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jensen Huang attended the White House luncheon where the deal was announced.
- ▪Lawmakers and researchers have called for stricter government oversight, which Trump has rejected citing economic and competitive concerns.
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Trump speaks to reporters after a meeting on AI with tech executives at the White House. Photograph: Tierney L Cross/UPI/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenTrump speaks to reporters after a meeting on AI with tech executives at the White House. Photograph: Tierney L Cross/UPI/ShutterstockDonald TrumpTrump announces vague ‘morally binding’ AI deal among tech CEOs for ‘tremendous self-policing’US president also issued executive order officially rebranding ‘artificial intelligence’ as ‘superintelligence’ Nick Robins-EarlyTue 29 Sep 2026 19.21 EDTLast modified on Tue 29 Sep 2026 19.22 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleDonald Trump announced on Tuesday that the heads of the largest US tech and AI companies had signed onto a “morally binding” agreement to put controls on artificial…
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