President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson are scheduled to meet with top executives from artificial intelligence companies next week to discuss the technology’s development and regulation, according to multiple sources familiar with the planned gathering.
The meeting, set for Tuesday, September 29, will include leaders from major AI firms, though specific attendees have not been confirmed by the White House. The discussion comes as some AI company leaders have publicly warned about the potential risks of the technology, including calls for measures to slow its advancement.
Trump has previously dismissed concerns about AI as exaggerated and opposed new regulatory measures. The White House has not responded to requests for confirmation of the meeting’s details.
Separately, Trump is scheduled to headline an event in Washington on the same day, billed as a "Golden Age" gathering of officials, innovators, and executives. The event, hosted at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, will feature an address by Trump and panels on topics including artificial intelligence, energy, and space exploration. Confirmed attendees include SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, among others. The event’s invitation materials describe it as a "first look at America’s future" and a celebration of "the beginning of a new Golden Age."
The invitation notes that a dinner and afterparty following the event are sponsored by a group called Horizon Events and are not official White House functions or funded with government resources.
The meeting with tech CEOs follows growing pressure on Congress to address AI regulation, though the House of Representatives has adjourned until after the midterm elections. House Speaker Mike Johnson has expressed support for discussions with Trump and AI industry leaders to explore potential policy approaches.
The White House has not provided further details about the meeting’s agenda or participants beyond the general focus on artificial intelligence.