Donald Trump signs voluntary agreement with AI leaders to regulate artificial intelligence development

On September 29, 2026, President Donald Trump signed a voluntary accord with leaders of major artificial intelligence companies in Washington, D.C. The agreement aims to establish self-regulation within the AI sector, focusing on internal and external reviews of AI technologies. This initiative responds to growing public concerns about the rapid development of AI and its potential risks, as industry leaders have called for a slowdown in AI advancements.