Dario Amodei to Dine with Donald Trump Amid AI Development Concerns
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- Sep 27, 2026 — 20:34 UTC
Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, is scheduled to have dinner with former President Donald Trump on September 27, 2026. This meeting comes in the context of heightened scrutiny on AI development, particularly after the Pentagon designated Anthropic as a supply-chain risk earlier this year. During the dinner, Trump has claimed that "the AI backlash is a Democratic hoax," reflecting his controversial stance on AI regulation. Amodei has previously released a plan aimed at slowing AI development, indicating a potential clash of perspectives during their discussion. Additionally, Anthropic is participating in the Disrupt experience event in San Francisco from October 13 to 15, 2026, where attendees can receive a 50% discount on a second pass. This meeting may influence Anthropic's public relations strategy as it navigates regulatory challenges and public perception.
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