U.S. President Donald Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson and executives from major technology companies are scheduled to meet Tuesday to discuss artificial intelligence, according to a person familiar with the planned meeting.

The meeting is expected to bring senior political and technology figures together as governments continue trying to determine how best to oversee the rapidly developing AI industry.

The planned gathering was first reported by Axios, while additional details about the participants and agenda were not immediately available.

AI Regulation Remains a Major Issue

The meeting comes as governments worldwide struggle to keep regulatory frameworks up to date with advances in artificial intelligence.

Leading AI companies have warned about potential risks associated with increasingly powerful systems and have called for governments to cooperate in addressing those concerns.

At the same time, policymakers are debating how much regulation is appropriate without restricting technological development and innovation.

The United States and China, currently the two leading powers in AI development, have adopted different approaches to the oversight of the technology.

Trump Opposes Global AI Controls

Trump has argued that the United States does not need new regulations specifically targeting artificial intelligence.

During his address to world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, Trump said he opposed international efforts to establish broad controls over AI.

“I reject any attempt to construct a globalist scheme to control” AI, Trump said.

The president described artificial intelligence as an “amazing” technology while indicating that the United States would proceed cautiously as the technology develops.

His position reflects his broader emphasis on maintaining U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence while avoiding regulations that he believes could slow American companies.

U.S. and China Take Different Regulatory Paths

China has taken a more prescriptive approach to AI regulation.

Chinese rules cover areas including AI algorithms and training data, while regulations also require certain AI-generated material to be clearly identified as such.

The differing approaches between Washington and Beijing have added another dimension to the competition between the two countries over technological leadership.

The United States has sought to maintain its position at the forefront of AI development, while China has invested heavily in artificial intelligence and developed its own regulatory framework.

Tech Industry Faces Growing Pressure

The planned meeting also comes as technology companies face increasing scrutiny over the potential effects of increasingly capable AI systems.

Executives and researchers in the industry have raised concerns about risks associated with advanced artificial intelligence and have urged governments to establish appropriate safeguards.

At the same time, technology leaders have emphasized the economic and scientific opportunities created by AI.

The debate has therefore focused on how governments can address potential risks while allowing companies to continue developing the technology.

Trump’s administration has generally emphasized the importance of maintaining U.S. technological competitiveness, particularly in relation to China.

The September 29 meeting is expected to provide an opportunity for the president, congressional leadership and technology executives to discuss those issues directly.

Further details about the meeting, including the full list of participating technology executives and the subjects expected to be discussed, had not been immediately disclosed as of Thursday.

The gathering comes amid a broader debate in Washington over whether existing laws are sufficient to address artificial intelligence or whether new federal rules will eventually be necessary.