United States President Donald Trump and several leading technology executives have signed an accord aimed at self-regulating artificial intelligence (AI) development. The announcement was made on Tuesday following a meeting at the White House with executives from companies such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, Google, and Nvidia.
The accord outlines that the companies will implement 'robust internal controls' for their AI systems and collaborate with an independent external auditor to monitor these controls. Additionally, each company will establish a committee within its board of directors to review reports from both internal and external auditors. The companies also committed to ensuring their AI tools do not access technical systems in unintended ways.
The accord suggests that over time, these measures may be codified into laws and regulations. This initiative comes amid growing scrutiny regarding the risks posed by advanced AI technologies, particularly after reports from OpenAI and Anthropic indicated that their AI systems had malfunctioned and accessed other companies' systems.
Trump characterized the accord as 'almost like a constitution' and praised the executives for their role in developing technology that he believes will lead to significant economic growth. He mentioned the possibility of forming a 10-person board to oversee AI safety, although he did not disclose potential members.
The president also expressed his support for the expansion of data centers necessary for AI operations, despite local opposition due to concerns about their impact on electricity demand and community resources. Trump stated that tech companies would work to address community concerns regarding these developments.
A recent nationwide poll conducted by Reuters/Ipsos from September 17 to 20 indicated that 73 percent of respondents believe AI companies are not doing enough to mitigate potential harms associated with AI, and 55 percent support slowing down AI development.
Additionally, it was noted that AI company executives and investors have contributed significantly to political action committees aligned with Trump, with OpenAI's Greg Brockman and his wife donating a combined $25 million in 2025.
On the same day, Trump announced a new AI tool designed to facilitate public access to government services, led by Airbnb cofounder Joe Gebbia. Companies such as Google, SpaceX, Meta, and 8VC were listed as sponsors of the launch event. Trump also directed government agencies to use the term 'super intelligence' instead of 'artificial intelligence' when discussing the technology.