Trump’s AI lunch included every major tech company. Except Apple
Apple's absence from Trump's AI lunch raised eyebrows, but the company is known to look out for its own interests.
TL;DR
- Apple was conspicuously absent from a White House meeting with tech executives and President Trump to discuss artificial intelligence.
- Speculation arose that Apple's absence was due to the company being behind in AI development.
- An investor suggested Apple's absence was a 'nothing burger,' implying the company is aware of and likely agrees with the AI discussions.
- Apple's focus is on smaller, more efficient AI models for its devices, differing from the 'frontier' models discussed at the meeting.
- Apple has historically focused on its manufacturing interests and trade issues in its dealings with the Trump administration.
- While some investors worry about Apple falling behind in AI, the market sees its approach as a hedge, and its stock has performed well.