Trump had private dinner with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei

Updated on: September 28, 2026 / 1:40 PM EDT / CBS News

Trump had private dinner with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei

TL;DR

  • President Trump had a private dinner with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei.
  • The discussion focused on AI regulations, with Trump prioritizing the U.S. winning the AI race against China.
  • Amodei has expressed concerns about AI's exponential growth and the need for safeguards.
  • Amodei is expected to attend a White House AI meeting with other executives and Speaker Mike Johnson.
  • Anthropic and the Trump administration have had a complex relationship, with the Pentagon previously labeling the AI company a "supply chain risk."