AI Power Play: U.S. Tech Giants Join Forces at Pittsburgh Summit

President Donald Trump and executives from major U.S. tech and energy companies gathered in Pittsburgh for a summit aimed at positioning the U.S. as a leader in artificial intelligence. With increasing competition from China, the U.S. is focusing on significant AI investments and energy infrastructure to drive expansion.

In Pittsburgh on Tuesday, President Donald Trump assembled with leaders from America's biggest tech and energy firms for a pivotal summit on artificial intelligence. In a bid to maintain a competitive edge against China, the U.S. is ramping up its AI capabilities, focusing on both innovation and infrastructure.

Held at Carnegie Mellon University, the Energy and Innovation Summit united executives from Meta, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Exxon Mobil. The event spotlighted Pennsylvania's $90 billion investment in AI and energy. Trump's ally, Senator Dave McCormick, emphasized the importance of these initiatives for America's technological dominance.

Tensions around energy consumption surged as companies like Google unveiled multi-billion-dollar initiatives. The administration is reportedly considering easing regulatory hurdles for power projects, underscoring AI's growing importance in sectors from corporate strategies to national security.

(With inputs from agencies.)