Trump and tech CEOs sign an AI code of conduct that's only "morally binding"
Trump and tech CEOs signed a morally binding White House AI code with no legal force.
President Trump and technology executives signed a White House AI code of conduct that Politico described as only morally binding, with no stated legal enforcement. The code calls for independent auditors to verify that models operate as intended and for a board overseeing internal checks meant to prevent models from hacking systems. Reported signatories include Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, OpenAI’s Greg Brockman, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, and Elon Musk. Trump also proposed a ten-member oversight committee and, according to the report, used an executive order to rename AI “Super Intelligence,” while saying he does not want to slow AI growth.
- The White House code is morally binding and has no stated legal penalty.
- Independent auditors would check that models operate as intended.
- Reported signatories include Zuckerberg, Brockman, Huang, and Musk.
- Critics said voluntary commitments are toothless without legislation.
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Tech executives and President Trump signed an AI code of conduct at the White House. According to Politico, the document is only "morally binding" and carries no legal weight. What happens if someone violates it remains an open question.
The code requires independent third-party auditors to verify that AI models are "operating as intended." A separate independent board would oversee internal safety checks designed to prevent AI models from hacking into systems. Signatories include Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, OpenAI's Greg Brockman, Nvidia's Jensen Huang, and Elon Musk, according to Reuters. Zuckerberg called the code a starting point, not a final solution.
The move comes amid growing concerns about uncontrolled AI agents that have accessed government websites or launched cyberattacks. Trump also proposed creating a ten-member oversight committee but stressed repeatedly that he doesn't want to slow AI growth. Critics say a code of conduct without actual legislation is toothless, and similar voluntary commitments have been tried before. Trump also used an executive order to officially rename AI to "Super Intelligence."
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