Tech CEOs to Join White House Dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping
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OpenAI, Nvidia and Apple executives are slated to attend a state dinner hosted by President Trump for Xi Jinping, amid ongoing discussions on AI safety and regulation between the United States and China.
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman is confirmed to attend a September 24 state dinner at the White House that President Donald Trump will host for Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to a source. Nvidia founder Jensen Huang and Apple chief executive Tim Cook are also reported to be present.
Separately, a White House meeting with AI company leaders is being planned for the same week, a detail referenced by House Speaker Mike Johnson, though his office declined to provide further information.
U.S. and Chinese officials have recently expressed differing views on AI regulation. President Trump has warned against imposing restrictions that could hinder U.S. competitiveness, while Chinese officials dismissed an essay by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on regulation as "fearmongering."
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated openness to discussing shared AI risks during a meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York, a dialogue that may set the stage for the upcoming summit. The White House did not comment on the planned dinner or related meetings.