Trump says top tech firms have signed accord to 'self-police' AI development

NPR Technology Wednesday 30 September 2026, 06:54 UTC By The Associated Press 1 min read

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President Trump on Tuesday said that he and a large group of leaders of artificial intelligence companies had signed a voluntary accord that will include internal and external reviews.(Image credit: Jacquelyn Martin)

President Trump on Tuesday said that he and a large group of leaders of artificial intelligence companies had signed a voluntary accord that will include internal and external reviews.

(Image credit: Jacquelyn Martin)

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