Nvidia CEO to Attend State Dinner for Xi Jinping Amid AI Focus

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will attend a state dinner hosted by President Donald Trump for Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 24. The dinner is part of Xi's visit to the White House, where discussions are expected to focus on artificial intelligence (AI). Nvidia plays a significant role in AI technology and has been a vocal supporter of Trump's stance against slowing down AI development.

Huang was among a group of CEOs who accompanied Trump on a visit to China earlier this year. State dinners are considered one of the highest diplomatic honors a U.S. president can bestow on a foreign leader, and they are typically reserved for heads of allied nations. Hosting such an event for Xi is notable, given Trump's frequent characterization of China as a rival.

The White House has not yet commented on the guest list for the dinner. However, a CNBC report notes that President Trump has invited several prominent American business leaders to the event, emphasizing his focus on securing beneficial deals for the country.