President Donald Trump hosted a high-profile dinner at the White House, bringing together top tech leaders including Tim Cook (Apple), Sundar Pichai (Google), Mark Zuckerberg (Meta), Bill Gates, and Sam Altman (OpenAI). The event focused on AI development and U.S. tech investments.
Strong Indian-American Presence
Five Indian-origin executives were at the table:
- Satya Nadella (Microsoft)
- Sundar Pichai (Google)
- Sanjay Mehrotra (Micron)
- Vivek Ranadive (TIBCO)
- Shyam Sankar (Palantir) Their presence highlighted the growing influence of Indian-Americans in Silicon Valley and Washington, even as Trump’s policies tighten immigration pathways.
Elon Musk Absent:
Notably missing was Elon Musk, reportedly due to recent tensions with Trump over space policy and government contracts. His absence was conspicuous given his past proximity to Trump’s tech agenda.
Trump’s Talking Points:
- Downplayed the latest U.S. jobs report, calling current gains “mostly construction-related.”
- Promised future job growth “like our country has never seen.”
- Confirmed plans to speak with Vladimir Putin, citing a “very good dialogue” amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
(source timesofindia.indiatimes)
—Agencies
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