Trump and tech CEOs sign an AI code of conduct that's only "morally binding"
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." Ad Ad
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