Microsoft, OpenAI, Google, and 13 Other Companies Sign AI Safety Agreement

The world’s leading technology companies have joined forces to officially commit to the safe development of artificial intelligence (AI). During an online meeting organized by leaders from the United Kingdom and South Korea, these companies signed an agreement focused on AI safety.

Representatives from 16 global tech companies attended the meeting. They acknowledged that neural networks offer significant advantages and can greatly accelerate work in many fields, but also bring certain risks. As a result, the agreement aims to prioritize user safety.

Key Steps Outlined in the Agreement

• Publishing safety frameworks for AI development
• Refusing to deploy models with uncontrollable risks
• Coordinating actions with international regulatory bodies

The main goal is to ensure ethical behavior from AI systems and prevent any unintended harm as the technology evolves.

Global Participation and Oversight

In addition to Western tech giants, companies from China and the Middle East—such as Tencent, Meituan, Xiaomi, and Samsung—also joined the agreement. Researchers and engineers will evaluate AI systems for bias or other issues that could disadvantage certain groups. All participating companies plan to closely monitor their AI models and consider different perspectives on risks before deployment.

Political Support and Future Regulation

Political leaders from the European Union, the United States, and Australia responded to this initiative by promising to hold regular meetings with IT company representatives. These meetings will provide opportunities to share experiences and discuss new projects. While politicians praised the companies’ voluntary efforts, they also noted that more active government regulation may be needed in the future.