Major AI companies commit to 'robust internal controls' under a 'morally binding' accord praised by Trump as 'tremendous self-regulation'.
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President Donald Trump hosted chief executives from leading technology companies at the White House, where they signed an accord committing the AI sector to self-police development through voluntary internal controls. Trump praised the agreement as 'morally binding' and celebrated the 'tremendous self-regulation' demonstrated by the industry. The US House speaker confirmed the AI sector signed an accord on technology standards, though details of the enforcement mechanism remain unclear. The agreement comes as concerns mount over AI safety and the potential risks posed by rapidly advancing artificial intelligence systems. Meanwhile, Denny's announced plans to invest in AI technology at roughly 500 restaurants over the next 12 to 18 months as part of a strategy to win back customers, representing another example of corporate AI adoption amid the regulatory debate.
Sources: 1. Al Jazeera: Trump, top tech firms sign accord to ‘self-police’ AI development — https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/29/trump-top-tech-firms-sign-accord-to-self-police-ai-development?traffic_source=rss (src1) 2. Fox Business: Denny's targets 500 restaurant upgrades as diner chain invests in AI, new technology: 'Project Grand Slam' — https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/dennys-targets-500-restaurant-upgrades-diner-chain-invests-ai-new-technology-project-grand-slam (src2) 3.