Trump Jokes With Google CEO Sundar Pichai as Tech Leaders Back AI Safety Accord
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President Donald Trump jokingly introduced Google CEO Sundar Pichai as a “monster” during a White House gathering of technology leaders. Pichai responded humorously before discussing AI’s opportunities and risks. Executives also backed a voluntary accord calling for internal controls and independent audits of advanced AI systems.
Why it matters
The gathering brought together leaders from Google, Nvidia, Meta, OpenAI, Anthropic and other major technology companies as Washington considers how rapidly advancing AI should be governed. The accord emphasizes industry-led safeguards rather than imposing a new regulatory framework.
What's next
Trump said he is considering a roughly 10-person group to oversee AI safety and plans to name a new White House AI policy official. Companies signing the accord are expected to implement stronger internal controls and independent reviews.
Key dates
- 29 Sept: Tech leaders meet Trump at the White House
- Trump jokingly introduces Pichai
- executives endorse voluntary AI safety commitments
- Possible AI oversight group and implementation of company safeguards. Reuters
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