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Trump, AI CEOs sign voluntary safety pact, back data center expansion

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WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump today said tech executives agreed to establish voluntary standards for AI and reiterated his support for rapid expansion of data centers, as concerns mount over AI safety and the industry’s growing footprint in communities.

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Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Trump, AI CEOs sign voluntary safety pact, back data center expansion (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published Sep 29, 2026
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WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump today said tech executives agreed to establish voluntary standards for AI and reiterated his support for rapid expansion of data centers, as concerns mount over AI safety and the industry’s growing footprint in communities.
Financial Times
How will Trump ‘accord’ for AI to ‘self-regulate’ work? (opens Financial Times)
Published Sep 30, 2026
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US president touts voluntary commitment which may create unexpected legal liabilities for AI companies
Truthout
Trump Rejects AI Regulation as Tech CEOs Sign Voluntary “Self-Policing” Accord (opens Truthout)
Published Sep 30, 2026
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Critics warn that self-regulation isn't enough to prevent AI models from making disastrous mistakes in the future.