Trump says top tech firms have signed accord to 'self-police' AI development
President Donald Trump announced a voluntary accord signed by top AI companies at a White House meeting, aimed at self-policing AI development. The accord acknowledges potential future regulation and discusses addressing public opposition to data centers through financial support or reducing energy costs. Trump also warned that continued opposition could force data centers overseas.
President Donald Trump convened a meeting at the White House with leaders of major artificial intelligence companies, including Dario Amodei (Anthropic), Sundar Pichai (Google), Mark Zuckerberg (Meta), Greg Brockman (OpenAI), Jensen Huang (Nvidia), and Elon Musk (xAI/SpaceX), where a voluntary accord for AI self-policing was signed. The accord outlines steps such as robust internal controls, independent external audits, and board committees to evaluate reports, while also leaving the door open for future codification into law.
During the meeting, Trump praised the executives for driving economic growth through AI infrastructure, including data centers, which he noted have faced bipartisan opposition across the country. He suggested that companies involved in data center development could address public concerns by offering more financial support to local schools or taking measures to reduce energy costs. Trump warned that persistent opposition might compel these companies to seek locations overseas.
Despite the emphasis on innovation, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei acknowledged the