Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and Jensen Huang are set to participate in a G20 tech meeting in North Carolina, focusing on AI regulation and the promotion of emerging technologies.
Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Jensen Huang, and other leading technology executives are scheduled to attend a technology-focused Group of 20 (G20) ministerial meeting in Raleigh, North Carolina, next week. The United States aims to garner international support for a more lenient approach to artificial intelligence (AI) regulation.
The meeting, taking place on September 1 and 2, will feature prominent figures from the tech industry, including SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Meta executive Dina Powell McCormick, and venture capitalist David Sacks, as reported by the Economic Times.
Musk, Sacks, and Powell McCormick are expected to participate virtually on September 1, while Altman and Huang are scheduled to appear in person on September 2, according to a source familiar with the event.
This gathering is part of a series of meetings leading up to the G20 leaders’ summit in Miami in December. Officials from G20 member countries will discuss AI and other emerging technologies, with a focus on fostering innovation while addressing regulatory concerns.
The Trump administration plans to leverage this meeting to encourage G20 nations to adopt a non-binding framework that favors a light-touch approach to AI regulation. Under this proposed strategy, countries would be urged to avoid establishing new regulatory agencies for AI and instead collaborate with private companies to test and implement emerging technologies, according to a White House official.
Michael Kratsios, the White House technology adviser, expressed optimism about the discussions, stating, “We look forward to robust discussions on smarter regulatory approaches, lower barriers to AI adoption, and strong workforce development initiatives that will drive global economic prosperity.”
In addition to the main discussions, Altman is expected to engage in a fireside chat with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, where he will delve into upcoming developments in AI technology. A spokesperson for Huang declined to comment on his participation.
This meeting comes at a critical time as governments worldwide grapple with the challenge of regulating rapidly evolving AI systems while fostering investment and innovation. The United States has increasingly emphasized collaboration with technology companies over the establishment of new regulatory frameworks.
The G20 discussions could serve as a vital platform for Washington to promote its preferred approach to AI governance among major economies. The meeting will also convene some of the most influential figures in the global technology sector, highlighting the growing importance of AI investment, computing infrastructure, and emerging technologies in shaping economic policy.
The G20 leaders’ summit is set to take place in Miami in December, with technology and AI expected to remain key topics on the agenda, according to Source Name.