Trump attends Artificial Intelligence event - Trump participates in artificial intelligence conference
In a significant move towards driving technological innovation and workforce development, President Donald Trump attended an AI conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on July 15, 2025. Organized by Republican US Senator Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania, the conference was centred on a major investment announcement, with figures reported between $70 billion and $75 billion.
The primary aim of the conference was to leverage Pennsylvania’s natural resources to position the state as a leader in the AI revolution. The event brought together government officials, industry leaders in artificial intelligence (AI) and energy, global investors, and labor and trade representatives.
At the conference, Trump announced a substantial investment in AI and energy, with most sources reporting the figure as $70 billion. The discrepancy in the reported investment may be due to broader private sector commitments discussed at the event.
The focus of the conference was on AI-driven advancements in energy, job creation, and maintaining U.S. competitiveness. As president, Trump delivered remarks highlighting the administration’s commitment to AI and energy leadership. The White House supported the event with policy endorsements and potentially unveiled new initiatives.
While specific job numbers were not detailed in available reports, the expressed intent was to foster workforce development and create new opportunities for Pennsylvanians through this multi-billion-dollar initiative. The conference was also expected to result in the creation of thousands of new jobs.
Carnegie Mellon University, a leading institution in technology and innovation, hosted the event. The visit was marked by planned protests and rallies by critics of Trump’s policies, highlighting the event’s political significance. The summit commenced at 12:30 PM ET on July 15, 2025.
In summary, Donald Trump’s AI conference in Pennsylvania was centred on a major investment announcement (with figures reported between $70 billion and $75 billion), a commitment to workforce development and job creation, and the promotion of AI and energy innovation, with active participation and support from the White House and key industry leaders.
During the AI conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on July 15, 2025, President Donald Trump made a keynote speech about artificial-intelligence and energy, emphasizing a $70 billion investment in these sectors. The event focused on Pennsylvania's role in the AI revolution and fostering workforce development, potentially creating thousands of new jobs.
