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Trump meets top AI CEOs as White House postpones AI czar appointment
The president held a lunch with leaders from Meta, Nvidia, OpenAI, Google and Anthropic, while the search for a dedicated AI coordinator stalls.
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President Donald Trump hosted a White House lunch with the heads of Meta, Nvidia, OpenAI, Google and Anthropic. The meeting comes after Trump dismissed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as a candidate for an AI czar, a role that has not been filled. No formal AI task force or new coordinator was announced, suggesting the administration’s AI agenda is still in the planning stage. Attendees also included House Speaker Mike Johnson and a brief appearance by Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s aide.
Why it matters
The meeting shows industry leaders are seeking direct influence while the government’s AI leadership remains undefined.
Sources & references
| # | Source | Outlet | Date | Key takeaway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | No AI czar but Trump ahead of White House’s AI CEO meeting ↗ | Semafor | Sep 29, 2026 | it’s not clear that naming a czar and putting together a task force are on the White House AI priority list right now. |
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