Tech Titans Meet Amid U.S.-China AI Tensions | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 17, 2026 · 1m

Big tech CEOs like Sam Altman and Jensen Huang are set to meet with U.S. officials in D.C. next week, potentially including a behind-the-scenes chat with Trump administration figures — all on the sidelines of Xi Jinping’s state visit. While Trump dismisses AI takeover fears as a hoax, lawmakers see this as a chance to prevent an AI arms race between the U.S. and China. Altman even joked that a deal between Trump and Xi on AI would earn them a Nobel Peace Prize — and House Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed talks are underway, though he called the timing coincidental. Listen in comfort:Get a…