# Trump's AI Pact vs EU Code

> Trump's voluntary AI pact contrasts with EU's binding AI rules.
- Title: Trump's AI Pact vs EU Code · EUobserver | Shortify
- Summary: Trump's voluntary AI pact contrasts with EU's binding AI rules. Trump's White House Accord on Super Intelligence offers non-binding safeguards for AI…
- Keywords: trump, ai pact, eu code, white house accord, ai act, super intelligence, voluntary commitments, non-binding, binding rules, ai safety, politics, world
- Source: EUobserver — https://euobserver.com/240706/listen-how-does-trumps-ai-pact-compare-with-the-eu
- Published: 2026-10-01T11:51:49+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: trump, ai pact, eu code, white house accord, ai act, super intelligence, voluntary commitments, non-binding, binding rules, ai safety, politics, world
## Trump Unveils AI Pact
Donald Trump unveiled a self-regulatory agreement on Tuesday (29 September) with major AI companies including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, SpaceX, and Nvidia.
## White House Accord Details
The White House Accord on Super Intelligence requires companies to implement safeguards, detect and fix problems, and undergo independent audits.
## EU's Binding Rules
The EU has legally binding AI Act in force with the Code of Practice for general-purpose AI to help companies comply with regulations.
## Key Differences
OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google signed both agreements, while Meta, SpaceX, and Nvidia only signed Trump's pact. The EU's rules are binding versus Trump's voluntary commitments.
## Volume and Scope
Trump's document is one page long, while the EU's Code of Practice runs to more than 60 pages covering safety, transparency, and copyright.
## Effectiveness Concerns
Both agreements face criticism for being non-binding, with the US having no legal enforcement while the EU has binding obligations under the AI Act.
## Key takeaway

Trump's White House Accord on Super Intelligence offers non-binding safeguards for AI companies, differing from the EU's legally binding AI Act and Code of Practice.