Anthropic CEO Amodei to meet Trump privately ahead of AI summit

Anthropic's CEO Dario Amodei is set to meet privately with President Donald Trump on Sunday night, marking the first one-on-one encounter between the two, according to Bloomberg and Axios. The meeting is seen as a sign of improved relations between Anthropic and the White House, coming just days before a broader industry gathering at the White House on Tuesday, September 29, where Trump plans to meet top AI CEOs.

The dinner is President Trump's personal invitation, responding to a scheduling conflict that caused Amodei to miss a recent state dinner. The White House has stated that Trump believes America will lead the world in Super Intelligence while protecting consumers. This invitation arrives amid concerns about AI safety, with Amodei briefing the UN Security Council about potential global risks of AI, while Trump rejects any globalist scheme to control AI.

Public anxiety over AI safety is high, with a Reuters/Ipsos poll showing 73% of Americans believe AI companies are not doing enough to prevent serious harm. This political pressure adds to the importance of both the industry and the White House engaging seriously with AI safety.