World’s AI Giants Agree on New AI Safety Framework

WASHINGTON – Some of the world’s largest technology and artificial intelligence (AI) companies have agreed to a new AI safety framework through the White House Accord on Super Intelligence, following a meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday (Sept. 29, 2026).

The agreement was signed by U.S. President Donald Trump together with executives or representatives from Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, xAI and Nvidia. The document, titled Joint Commitment on Frontier Responsibilities, calls on companies developing advanced AI systems to introduce multiple layers of safety oversight.

A key element is the use of robust internal controls to monitor AI models' capabilities, security and behavior. Companies are also expected to establish internal oversight teams capable of identifying and addressing problems when AI systems operate outside their intended parameters.

Another layer involves independent external auditors or evaluators. Their role would be to assess whether companies' safety controls are functioning as intended, including safeguards against AI systems gaining unauthorized access to computer systems.

The agreement also calls for board-level oversight and regular meetings among participating companies to develop stronger safety standards and best practices.

The agreement comes amid growing concerns over the capabilities of advanced AI. Several technology companies have reported incidents involving AI agents during cybersecurity testing and cases in which systems accessed resources beyond their intended scope. These incidents have intensified discussions about how advanced AI should be tested and monitored.

However, the new framework is not legally binding regulation. The agreement is voluntary and does not establish penalties for companies that fail to meet the commitments. The document leaves open the possibility that some of the measures could eventually be incorporated into formal laws or regulations.

For the global technology industry, the agreement represents an effort to establish common safety practices as AI capabilities continue to advance rapidly. The next challenge will be ensuring that these commitments are consistently implemented and independently verified.