Trump plan to combat AI risks hinges on Big Tech pals policing themselves
President Trump has secured voluntary commitments from major AI companies to implement safety audits and internal controls. While the administration frames this as a 'morally binding' agreement, the plan relies entirely on self-regulation rather than legally enforceable government mandates.
Why it matters
This approach sets the tone for US AI policy, prioritizing industry cooperation over strict regulatory oversight during a period of rapid technological advancement.
“Morally binding” Trump plan to combat AI risks hinges on Big Tech pals policing themselves Trump gets dozens of AI firms to agree to voluntary safety tests.
33 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (seated-L) speaks with US President Donald Trump during a meeting with AI executives at the White House. Credit: Kevin Dietsch / Staff | Getty Images News Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (seated-L) speaks with US President Donald Trump during a meeting with AI executives at the White House. Credit: Kevin Dietsch / Staff | Getty Images News Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Amid escalating AI security incidents causing OpenAI to halt training and pause releases , Donald Trump continues to advocate for the AI industry to regulate itself as the best path to combat emerging risks when developing frontier AI.
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