Exclusive: Full list of attendees at White House AI lunch
A host of industry titans and Washington power players are slated to meet with President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday for a crucial meeting on AI as calls for government intervention mount. Why it matters: The Trump administration wants to take a hands off approach and rely on the industry's own expertise to set guardrails. A list of RSVPs obtained by Axios shows 31 confirmed…
A prominent gathering of industry leaders and government officials is set to convene with President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday for a critical AI summit. Axios' reported RSVP list reveals 31 confirmed attendees, highlighting the significance of this event. Notable figures such as White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Richard Walters are among those confirmed to attend.
Noteworthy attendees include Craft Ventures' David Sacks, who previously served as White House AI czar, and Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott, and Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra are also slated to participate. High-profile figures like Elon Musk, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar will attend the summit.
Other government officials expected to be present include Vice President JD Vance, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. The meeting aims to discuss AI guidance and policies, with the Trump administration advocating for a cautious approach relying on industry expertise rather than stringent regulation.
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