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Trump, big tech sign AI safety pact but it has no legal force

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a voluntary agreement with major technology companies to reduce risks from frontier AI, but the pact has no legal force, prompting debate over its effectiveness. About 24 firms agreed to independent safety audits, shared standards and benchmarks, and regular consultations covering issues including cybersecurity and biosafety. The agreement does not impose new legal duties, and enforcement details remain unclear as AI safety incidents continue.