President Trump will host Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei at a private White House dinner on Sunday evening. This is their first one-on-one meeting. The dinner follows a broader White House meeting with top AI CEOs planned for Tuesday. Amodei missed a recent state dinner due to a scheduling conflict. Trump personally invited Amodei afterward. The administration’s relationship with Anthropic has been strained all year. Amodei’s public profile has grown, including satire on Saturday Night Live. Trump allies have circulated talking points about Amodei’s ties to effective altruism. Some officials initially advised against a meeting due to Amodei’s perceived eccentricity. A White House official stated the administration aims to lead in AI while protecting consumers. In this administration, a private meeting with Trump is highly valuable for any company.