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Trump Secures Voluntary AI Safety Pact With Tech Executives

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 3:24 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump summoned top technology executives to the White House and secured a voluntary AI safety agreement.
Executives agreed to adopt non-binding safety policies, including risk reviews, audits, and third-party system evaluations.
Trump said the pact is “morally binding” despite lacking legal force.
Speaker Mike Johnson and Vice President JD Vance attended, arguing formal safeguards could hurt U.S. competitiveness.

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U.S. President Donald Trump summoned top technology executives to the White House and secured a voluntary AI safety agreement.
Executives agreed to adopt non-binding safety policies, including risk reviews, audits, and third-party system evaluations.
Trump said the pact is “morally binding” despite lacking legal force.
Speaker Mike Johnson and Vice President JD Vance attended, arguing formal safeguards could hurt U.S. competitiveness.