Brief
Trump to Host AI Summit in Washington
Trump will host a lunch with AI executives on Tuesday, downplaying existential AI risks while urging the U.S. to stay ahead of China.
By Felo News Desk · Published
President Donald Trump will host a lunch in Washington on Tuesday with leaders from OpenAI, Meta and Anthropic, according to White House sources. The meeting follows Trump’s recent remarks at the United Nations General Assembly, where he called artificial intelligence “super intelligence” and dismissed warnings about a possible AI apocalypse as a hoax. Trump said the U.S. must keep its technological edge over China and that regulation could stifle growth. The lunch will feature Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, Mark Zuckerberg and Dario Amodei, with House Speaker Mike Johnson also in attendance. Trump’s stance is consistent with his earlier decision to rename AI as “super intelligence” in U.S. documents and his rejection of global AI regulation. The event comes amid growing calls from tech executives for greater oversight and global cooperation to manage AI risks. Trump’s comments echo his broader AI push, which includes the launch of a new AI‑powered government services website, America.gov, and a plan to create an AI force. The meeting is part of a broader effort to keep the U.S. ahead in the AI arms race, with Trump warning that the U.S. must not lose the race to China. The lunch will provide a forum for Trump to discuss AI policy with the industry leaders who have warned about the dangers of recursive self‑improvement and the potential for AI systems to lose human control.
Key facts
- Trump will host a lunch with AI leaders on Tuesday in Washington (nbcnews.com)
- Participants include Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, Mark Zuckerberg and Dario Amodei (nbcnews.com)
- Trump dismissed AI doom warnings as a hoax (nbcnews.com)
- Trump called AI “super intelligence” at the UN General Assembly (nbcnews.com)
- House Speaker Mike Johnson will attend the lunch (nbcnews.com)
Background
Earlier this week, Trump renamed AI as “super intelligence” in U.S. documents and rejected calls for global regulation, arguing that the term “artificial” understates the technology’s power. The decision follows a series of Trump‑era renamings and comes amid international debate over AI safety standards.
Why it matters
The meeting signals the administration’s continued push for U.S. leadership in AI amid concerns about global regulation and competition with China.
What happens next
Trump will unveil the America.gov AI‑powered tool on the same day.
Sources
- [1] nbcnews.com — originally reported as “Trump to host summit with top AI leaders in Washington”
