not binding

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has expressed concerns about the competition OpenAI faces from the likes of Google and Anthropic and stressed that the investment agreement is not binding, according to the Journal.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

Hudson's directive, of course, is not binding, and there is nothing stopping lawmakers from continuing to hold in-person events.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2025

The groups’ calls for changes, from policing to free speech issues, are not binding, and come as the university is grappling with another season of protest and debate over what constitutes hate speech.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2024

The treaty is not binding and its effect varies wildly, ranging from just messaging to concrete plans to reduce dairy and meat served in institutions and schools and cut down on food waste.

From New York Times • Feb. 28, 2024

There was fear among the other organizations that the ANC would attempt to dominate it, and the committee’s rules were crafted so that its powers were purely consultative and its decisions not binding.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela