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President Donald Trump has signed a voluntary accord with executives from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, xAI and Nvidia committing companies to four layers of internal and external AI controls, including auditors and board oversight. The pact is non‑binding, leaves disclosure and enforcement to companies, and says the measures could later be codified into law.
The Future Investment Initiative, often dubbed “Davos in the Desert,” has been postponed to 2027. Organizers say the decision aims to deliver the event’s expected scale, quality, and impact, with new dates to be announced soon. Attendees previously expected speakers from Goldman Sachs, Google, BlackRock and others. The postponement follows regional security strains, including Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.