What happened
Leaders in the tech industry, including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jensen Huang, signed the White House Accord on Super Intelligence on Tuesday. The accord, described as a commitment to robust internal controls and layers of internal and external review, aims to build trust in the development of super intelligence. The signing was attended by President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson, who outlined the document's principles and standards.
The accord is a voluntary statement of commitments by the industry, setting forth expectations for oversight and transparency. Trump likened the accord to a constitution, saying it provides a form of protection. The executives who signed the accord expressed their desire to take accountability and ownership of their actions.
The White House Accord on Super Intelligence is part of a broader effort to guide the development of the AI industry in a safe manner. Congress and the White House will continue to work with the industry to ensure its development is safe and responsible. An executive order was also signed by Trump to officially rebrand Artificial Intelligence as Super Intelligence.
