Tech executives and President Trump signed an AI code of conduct at the White House on September 30, 2026. The document is described as 'morally binding' and lacks legal enforceability, according to Politico.
The code requires independent third-party auditors to ensure AI models are 'operating as intended,' and an independent board will oversee internal safety checks 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 referred to the code as a starting point rather than a final solution.
"This is a starting point, not a final solution," said Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta. The move comes amid growing concerns about uncontrolled AI agents that have accessed government websites or launched cyberattacks.
The announcement follows Trump's proposal to create a ten-member oversight committee, though he emphasized the need to avoid slowing AI growth. Critics argue that a code of conduct without legislation is ineffective, as similar voluntary commitments have been tried before.
Trump also used an executive order to rename AI to 'Super Intelligence.' The code does not specify consequences for violations, and its effectiveness remains uncertain. The source says the code is the first step in addressing AI safety concerns.
Source: thedecoder
