Trump, Tech Leaders Sign 'Morally Binding' AI Document

Former U.S. President Donald Trump said he signed a document related to artificial intelligence on Tuesday alongside top technology executives in Washington. Trump described the agreement as "morally binding" and a significant step toward managing the rapidly advancing technology.

Details of the Agreement

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Trump characterized the document as a foundational measure for AI safety. "It’s almost like a Constitution in a way, and the biggest people in the world signed that and I signed it as president and it really is a form of protection," he stated, according to a Reuters report.

The specific terms of the document and the identities of the signatory tech executives were not immediately disclosed. The move comes as governments and industry leaders globally grapple with establishing a regulatory framework for AI amid warnings about its potential risks to humanity.

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Potential Oversight Committee

In addition to the agreement, Trump announced that his administration was exploring the creation of a new federal body to monitor the AI sector. "We’re also thinking about forming a committee of sorts where we put maybe 10 people on that committee... so the committee can watch over the whole enterprise," he said.

This potential oversight committee signals a more hands-on approach from the administration, which has previously expressed skepticism about new, specific AI regulations. Last week at the UN General Assembly, Trump said he "rejects any attempt to construct a globalist scheme to control" artificial intelligence, underscoring a preference for a U.S.-led approach over international regulatory bodies.