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OpenAI, Nvidia CEOs to attend Trump-Xi state dinner: Sources

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Sam Altman from OpenAI and Jensen Huang from Nvidia plan to attend a state dinner at the White House where President Donald Trump will host Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to sources. The event is scheduled for next week and represents an opportunity for key figures in technology to engage with world leaders. This article reports on the attendance of tech industry executives at a diplomatic gathering without providing additional analysis or details beyond the planning stage.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit Washington, DC, where he will be personally greeted by President Trump upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday. The following day, Xi will meet with Trump in bilateral summit meetings and attend a state dinner at the White House on Thursday, September 24. This event has become one of the most sought-after invitations in Washington, with only about 125 spots available, leading to intense competition among influential figures.

Tech giants like Jeff Bezos (Amazon), Elon Musk (SpaceX and Tesla), Sam Altman (OpenAI), and Jensen Huang (NVIDIA) are among those invited. Additionally, Tim Cook (formerly of Apple) and representatives from other major companies such as Dell Technologies and Citigroup have also received invitations.

The dinner is significant due to the ongoing technological competition between the US and China, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI). It offers a platform for informal diplomacy to address concerns like AI safety standards and potential cooperation. However, both sides remain cautious about regulatory measures, with Trump emphasizing the need for the US to stay ahead of China in AI development.

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The CEOs of OpenAI and Nvidia are planning to attend, sources said.

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2026-09-17 · ABC News (US)

OpenAI, Nvidia CEOs to attend Trump-Xi state dinner: Sources · mixed framing

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The CEOs of OpenAI and Nvidia are planning to attend, sources said. asserted

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang are planning to attend a high-stakes state dinner at the White House next week with Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to sources familiar with the matter. uncertain

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