At A.I. Event, Trump Asks Meta, OpenAI and Microsoft to Make Safety Decisions Themselves

President Donald Trump used an artificial intelligence event to urge major technology companies including Meta, OpenAI and Microsoft to make their own decisions on AI safety, according to The New York Times. The approach places responsibility for setting and applying safeguards largely with the companies developing and deploying AI systems.

Meta, OpenAI and Microsoft are among the most prominent firms building or distributing generative AI products. Their systems can create text, images, software code and other content, making questions around safety, misuse, reliability and accountability central to the broader policy debate.

The remarks point to a preference for company-led safety choices rather than prescriptive government direction. That distinction matters because AI policy discussions have increasingly focused on whether voluntary commitments by developers are sufficient or whether formal rules are needed.

The issue has implications beyond the companies named at the event. Businesses, governments and consumers are adopting AI tools rapidly, while lawmakers and regulators continue to weigh how to address potential harms without limiting innovation. The New York Times first reported the development.