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Trump’s AI lunch included every major tech company. Except Apple

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At a White House AI meeting hosted by President Trump on Sept. 29, 2026, leaders from major tech companies attended except Apple, whose CEO Tim Cook and successor John Ternus were absent. Apple did not comment on the omission, while insiders suggest the company remains informed and aligned on AI matters despite not attending.

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