Apple Absent from Trump AI Meeting with Major Tech Executives
Published on · Source: cnbc.com

AI Summary
Summarized by AI from the source belowOn September 29, 2026, President Donald Trump hosted a meeting with leaders from major tech companies to discuss artificial intelligence, but Apple was notably absent. CEO Tim Cook and his successor John Ternus did not attend, while representatives from companies including Tesla, Meta Platforms, and Nvidia joined the discussions. Altimeter Capital CEO Brad Gerstner referred to Apple's absence as a 'nothing burger' but emphasized that the company is engaged in AI developments. The absence raises questions about Apple's current standing in the AI sector and its market strategy regarding government engagement.
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