Did President Trump and major AI executives sign “morally binding” voluntary AI safety controls in September 2026?

Yes. On September 29, 2026, President Donald Trump and leaders of major AI companies signed a one-page voluntary accord on “super intelligence” after a White House lunch with House Speaker Mike Johnson. Trump described the joint statement of principles as “almost like a constitution” and said the commitments were “morally binding,” not legally binding. Executives present included Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Dario Amodei, Jensen Huang, Greg Brockman, and Sundar Pichai.

According to the accord Trump posted, the companies committed to four layers of controls and audits (internal evaluations, external audits, and board reviews) and to meeting regularly on safety standards. Trump also said he plans to name an “AI czar” within a few days.

Source: CBS News — Trump and major AI executives sign “morally binding” voluntary controls

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