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Following a dinner with Big Tech leaders, President Trump responded to questions about his administration's new AI safety initiative, which secures voluntary safety-testing commitments from dozens of AI firms. Trump also said his earlier dismissal of AI safety fears as a Democratic 'hoax' no longer applies, rebranding the technology push under a new administration framing. Critics argue the plan relies on tech companies policing themselves rather than binding regulation. AI industry leaders, including Mark Zuckerberg, were present and commented on the announcement, with reactions ranging from cautious endorsement to skepticism about whether voluntary measures can meaningfully address AI risks.