Trump Announces ‘Morally Binding’ AI Agreement with Tech CEOs, Renames AI ‘Super Intelligence’

President Trump announced Tuesday that leaders of major AI companies signed a non-binding agreement focused on self-regulation of “super intelligence”, the term Trump has officially adopted in place of “artificial intelligence.” The agreement, reached following a White House luncheon, outlines four layers of internal controls and audits for AI firms, but lacks enforcement mechanisms or government oversight. Trump also signed an executive order directing federal agencies to use “Super Intelligence” and “SI” instead of “Artificial Intelligence” or “AI” in all official communications.

The agreement, dubbed the “Joint Commitment On Frontier Responsibilities,” calls for companies to implement internal safety monitoring, empower internal teams to oversee those controls, allow external audits, and establish independent board reviews. However, companies retain control over selecting evaluators, appointing oversight boards, and deciding whether to publish results. Trump stated he is seeing “tremendous self-policing” from the companies, and described the agreement as “almost like a constitution.”

Tech leaders present at the meeting included Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jensen Huang, Dario Amodei, Greg Brockman, Sundar Pichai, and Jeff Bezos. The move comes amid growing public scrutiny and concerns about the potential risks of rapidly developing AI technology, including instances of AI models gaining unauthorized access to other systems. While some industry figures have called for government regulation, Trump has resisted such calls, citing competition with China and economic growth. He also indicated plans to name an “AI czar” within the next few days and form a 10-person oversight committee. The agreement leaves open the possibility of future codification into laws or regulations, but does not require it.

Where they differ

• Bloomberg highlighted Senator Rand Paul's argument for a mix of industry self-regulation and user protections.
• Deadline focused on Trump's anticipated naming of an “AI Czar” and the rebranding of AI as “Super Intelligence,” emphasizing the potential for a new “AI Force.”
• DW noted concerns about the industry's growing footprint in communities, particularly with the growth of data centers.
• CBS News and The Guardian both emphasized Trump's description of the agreement as 'almost like a constitution.'

What is not yet known

• The specific criteria for selecting external auditors and independent board members remains undefined.
• The timeline for the appointment of the “AI czar” and the formation of the 10-person oversight committee is not yet clear.
• The extent to which companies will publicly detail the findings of independent evaluations is uncertain.

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