Trump to meet tech CEOs on AI, balancing innovation and oversight
President Donald Trump will meet with tech CEOs on Tuesday to discuss artificial intelligence, with House Speaker Mike Johnson saying the focus is balancing innovation and oversight rather than imposing a moratorium or heavy regulation. Johnson argued against hyper-regulation, warning the US could "lose the race to China," while emphasizing the need for transparency and a potential role for the Department of Justice if problems arise. The meeting comes as leading AI companies urge governments to manage increasingly powerful systems. Trump has downplayed AI harm risks, stressing America's competitive edge, though lawmakers in both parties question his hands-off approach. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries called for bold, responsible action on AI safety, following Trump's Sunday dinner with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei.