Trump, tech bosses sign voluntary pact pledging ‘robust’ AI safeguards
President Trump and leaders from major tech companies have signed a voluntary accord to implement safety controls for artificial intelligence. The agreement emphasizes self-regulation over government mandates, though it leaves the door open for future legislation.
Why it matters
This pact represents a significant shift in AI governance, prioritizing industry-led safety standards over formal federal regulation in the United States.
US President Trump touts self-regulation amid calls from the international community and industry for formal rules.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info US President Donald Trump, seated next to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, left, and Elon Musk, right, speaks at the White House, Washington, DC, September 29, 2026 [Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo] By John Power Published On 29 Sep 2026 29 Sep 2026 United States President Donald Trump and top tech executives have signed an accord promising greater safeguards for artificial intelligence amid growing concerns that the frontier technology is exposing humanity to catastrophic risks.
Trump announced the voluntary accord on Tuesday after gathering AI leaders at the White House for a luncheon event that reaffirmed his administration’s scepticism of government regulation of the rapidly advancing technology.
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