Trump announces vague ‘morally binding’ AI deal among tech CEOs for ‘tremendous self-policing’
US president also issues executive order officially rebranding ‘artificial intelligence’ as ‘superintelligence’ Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the heads of the largest US tech and AI companies had signed on to a “morally binding” agreement to put controls on artificial intelligence. He announced the deal, called the Joint Commitment On Frontier Responsibilities, following a White House…
On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump announced a "morally binding" agreement among the world's largest US tech and AI companies to impose controls on artificial intelligence. The deal, called the Joint Commitment On Frontier Responsibilities, was signed at a White House luncheon with tech executives. Trump stated that the agreement serves as a form of protection, likening it to a constitution.
Trump also signed an executive order officially renaming artificial intelligence to "superintelligence," directing all government departments to use the terms "Super Intelligence" and "SI" in official communications. The agreement outlines a vague framework for AI firms to establish safety standards during product testing. However, the document lacks enforcement mechanisms or legal implications, being a voluntary commitment.
The tech industry, which Trump has historically allied with, has largely opposed strict regulatory oversight, claiming it would hamper economic growth. Despite calls for more government regulation from lawmakers, AI researchers, and some companies, Trump has resisted these demands.
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- Trump tells AI giants to ‘self-police’: What does ‘morally binding’ White House accord mean? livemint.com
- Trump and major AI executives sign "morally binding" voluntary controls cbsnews.com
- Trump says AI bosses signed ‘morally binding’ commitment to self-regulate their technology nationalpost.com
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