Trump to bring tech buddies to the UK

SOME of the world’s most influential technology leaders are set to accompany US President Donald Trump during his state visit to Britain next week, sparking anticipation of fresh collaborations and a revitalised US-UK technology alliance.

- SASKIA KOOPMAN

Nvidia chief Jensen Huang and OpenAI’s Sam Altman will arrive alongside Trump, while Apple's Tim Cook has reportedly received an invitation to the state banquet hosted by the King, according to Sky News.

The attendance of Silicon Valley's leading figures highlights the increasing importance of the technology sector in transatlantic relations, whilst also emphasising Britain’s precarious position as it attempts to secure investment amid a stalled AI policy framework.

Government officials have championed the UK state visit as an opportunity to demonstrate advancement on a broader technology agreement with Washington.