Trump to meet tech CEOs on AI balance, Johnson says

President Donald Trump will meet with tech CEOs on Tuesday to discuss artificial intelligence, focusing on balancing innovation with oversight, House Speaker Mike Johnson said, as the federal government defines its role in the emerging technology. Johnson said the U.S. should avoid a moratorium or heavy regulation to maintain a competitive edge over China, emphasizing transparency and oversight rather than restrictive measures. Attendees include Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Anthropic's Dario Amodei, OpenAI's Greg Brockman, and Nvidia's Jensen Huang. The meeting follows calls from leading AI companies for government action on safety risks, while Trump has downplayed harm concerns and stressed U.S. competitiveness. Lawmakers in both parties have questioned the hands-off approach, with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries urging bold, responsible action on AI safety.