Musk, Altman, Huang to speak at G20 tech meeting

**Musk, Altman and Huang to Join G20 Technology Meeting on AI Regulation**

Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Jensen Huang and several other leading technology executives are expected to participate in a G20 technology-focused ministerial meeting in North Carolina next week, as the United States seeks international backing for a lighter approach to artificial intelligence regulation. The meeting is scheduled for September 1 and 2 in Raleigh and will bring together government officials and technology leaders to discuss artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Meta executive Dina Powell McCormick and venture capitalist David Sacks are among the prominent figures expected to take part. According to people familiar with the event, Musk, Sacks and Powell McCormick are scheduled to participate virtually on September 1, while Altman and Huang are expected to join discussions on September 2. The gathering is part of a series of meetings ahead of the G20 leaders’ summit, which is scheduled to take place in Miami in December.

The Trump administration plans to use the ministerial meeting to encourage participating countries to consider a non-binding framework that favors a less restrictive approach to AI regulation. Under the proposed framework, governments would be encouraged to avoid creating new regulatory agencies specifically for artificial intelligence and instead cooperate with private technology companies to test and develop emerging AI systems.

The approach reflects Washington’s broader effort to promote rapid AI adoption while limiting regulatory barriers that officials believe could slow innovation and investment. White House technology adviser Michael Kratsios said the administration looks forward to discussions focused on smarter regulatory approaches, reducing obstacles to AI adoption and strengthening workforce development. The policy debate comes as governments worldwide face growing pressure to establish rules for increasingly powerful artificial intelligence systems.

While some countries have moved toward stronger oversight and new regulatory frameworks, the United States has increasingly emphasized collaboration between government and technology companies. The Raleigh meeting could provide Washington with an opportunity to present that position to representatives of other major economies. Sam Altman is also expected to participate in a fireside chat with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick during the gathering. The discussion is expected to focus on future developments in artificial intelligence and the technology industry.

Jensen Huang’s participation would add another major voice from the AI hardware sector, given Nvidia’s central role in supplying the advanced computing systems used to develop and operate modern AI models. Musk’s involvement would similarly bring attention to the broader technology ecosystem, including artificial intelligence and advanced computing. The presence of executives from companies such as OpenAI, Nvidia and Meta underscores the growing influence of the private technology sector in international discussions about AI policy.

Governments are increasingly seeking input from companies developing and deploying AI systems as they attempt to balance innovation, economic growth, security and responsible technology development. The meeting is also taking place as countries compete to expand AI infrastructure and attract investment in advanced computing and data centers. Decisions surrounding regulation could influence how quickly companies deploy new technologies and where future investments are made.

For Washington, securing international support for a flexible regulatory approach could help reduce differences between major economies and encourage wider adoption of AI technologies. At the same time, participating countries may have different views on issues including safety standards, privacy, transparency and government oversight. The discussions in Raleigh are therefore likely to highlight both areas of cooperation and continuing disagreements over the future of AI governance.

The outcomes could contribute to the broader agenda leading into the G20 leaders’ summit in Miami later this year. With some of the world’s most influential technology executives joining government officials, the North Carolina meeting is expected to be an important step in shaping the international conversation around artificial intelligence regulation and adoption.