Superintelligence Accord: Trump Renames AI ‘SI’ as 6 Tech Chiefs Sign Voluntary ‘Constitution’
Trump says AI is now ‘SI’ and calls the superintelligence accord ‘almost like a constitution’. We read every line of the one-page pledge — and explain why it came now, with data-centre anger rising before the midterms. The post Superintelligence Accord: Trump Renames AI ‘SI’ as 6 Tech Chiefs Sign Voluntary ‘Constitution’ appeared first on The Rio Times .
President Donald Trump renamed artificial intelligence as "Superintelligence" and signed a voluntary accord involving six tech firms to regulate their AI systems. The accord, signed at the White House on September 29, 2026, is similar to a constitution as it outlines the responsibility of these companies to check their own AI. The six companies, including Meta, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, AMD, and Palantir, agreed to address potential risks associated with frontier AI models.
However, the accord lacks a specific auditor, standard, deadline, or penalty, making it voluntary rather than mandatory. The timing of the accord's signing is politically motivated, with the upcoming midterms in November and rising concerns over data centers causing power bills to increase. The companies signed the pledge, claiming it would benefit communities, but some reports suggest bonuses were given to teachers as a result of local tax increases due to their data centers.
While the accord is described as "morally binding," it does not create institutions, bind people, or enforce any rights. The House of Representatives recently voted in favor of a bill that would require data centers to pay for grid upgrades, but the Senate has not voted. Critics argue that self-regulation by tech companies is insufficient and could lead to potential risks being overlooked.
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