Trump’s AI lunch included every major tech company. Except Apple

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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Apple's absence from Trump's AI lunch raised eyebrows, but the company is known to look out for its own interests.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:07:06 UTC.

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