President Donald Trump met for a private dinner on Sunday night with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, marking their first one-on-one meeting amid ongoing tensions between the administration and the artificial intelligence company. The gathering comes after weeks of public disagreements over the trajectory of AI development in the United States.

Anthropic, a leading AI firm, has advocated for increased caution and regulatory guardrails in the fast-evolving field of artificial intelligence. In contrast, the Trump administration has pursued policies aimed at accelerating AI advancement, drawing sharp contrasts between the two sides. Throughout the year, relations between the company and government officials, including the Pentagon, have been strained. Anthropic sought to impose limits on how its AI technology, Claude, could be utilized by the military, a move that led to criticism from the administration and a subsequent Pentagon decision to blacklist the firm.

Earlier this year, President Trump publicly disparaged Anthropic’s leadership, labeling them “Leftwing nut jobs,” highlighting the political tensions that have underscored the relationship. Unlike many other technology executives who have engaged with the president through inaugurations, investment announcements, and social events, Amodei had previously refrained from seeking direct contact with Trump during his second term.

The dinner in Washington marked a significant moment, potentially signaling a shift toward more direct dialogue between the White House and Anthropic. Despite the significance of the meeting, the White House has not disclosed any details regarding the subjects discussed during their conversation.

Trump also participated in a broader event with other top technology leaders earlier in the week, further emphasizing the administration’s ongoing engagement with the tech sector amid growing debate over the future of artificial intelligence in the United States.