Trump to Host Anthropic CEO for Private White House Dinner
President Donald Trump will host Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei for a private White House dinner on Sunday, marking their first one-on-one meeting after months of strained relations between the AI company and the administration. The dinner precedes a Tuesday White House meeting between Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson, and leading AI executives. Amodei was absent from last week's state dinner due to a scheduling conflict, prompting Trump to personally invite him to Sunday's event. Anthropic's relationship with the administration has fluctuated throughout the year, with officials previously advising against a solo meeting, citing Amodei's involvement in the effective altruism movement. The White House emphasized its commitment to US leadership in AI innovation.