U.S. President Donald Trump and leading figures from major technology companies have signed a voluntary agreement to enhance safety oversight in the development of advanced artificial intelligence. The accord, announced after a White House meeting on September 29, aims to establish robust internal controls, involve independent external auditors, and form board-level committees to review safety assessments in AI systems.
Among the signatories are CEOs and leaders from prominent tech firms, including Anthropic’s Dario Amodei, Google’s Sundar Pichai, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, OpenAI’s Greg Brockman, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, and Elon Musk, founder of xAI. While the agreement is not legally binding, it suggests that some measures might eventually be integrated into formal laws or regulations.
President Trump described the initiative as a form of industry self-regulation, emphasizing that companies have a responsibility to monitor their AI development. He has expressed opposition to stringent AI restrictions, citing the technology’s potential to drive significant economic growth.
This development comes amid increasing concerns about AI safety following incidents involving advanced AI systems. Anthropic’s Amodei has highlighted risks associated with rapidly evolving AI, while other industry leaders have stressed the importance of balancing innovation with enhanced safety measures.
The agreement also encourages participating companies to regularly convene to develop common safety standards and best practices. Additionally, Trump discussed the expansion of AI data centers, urging tech companies to provide more benefits to communities hosting these facilities, such as support for local schools and addressing energy costs.
The White House meeting reflects the U.S. administration’s stance on promoting rapid AI development while exploring ways to tackle safety concerns without impeding technological investment.