Trump’s ‘Morally Binding’ AI ‘Accord,’ the Rise of AI Agents, and Extremists on the Ballot

This week on Uncanny Valley, Brian Barrett, Zoë Schiffer, and Leah Feiger discussed the “morally binding” AI accord signed by tech executives after meeting with Donald Trump, where AI labs agreed to self-regulate. They also explored OpenAI’s Developer Day, where CEO Sam Altman introduced AI agents called Dots, and how these agents are being integrated into workplaces. Additionally, the team provided a rundown of extremist candidates running for office.

This report uniquely combines the political implications of a new AI accord with the technical advancements of OpenAI's new AI agents, unlike other reports focusing on only one aspect.