Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Trump to Honor Musk and Tech Leaders With Top U.S. Awards
President Donald Trump is expected to give awards to six technology leaders at the White House on Thursday.
Elon Musk, Sergey Brin, Jensen Huang and Lisa Su are set to receive the National Medal of Science.
Michael Dell and Satya Nadella are set to receive the National Medal of Technology and Innovation.
The awards recognize achievements in science and technology.
The ceremony is part of a summit called Science: A New Golden Age.
People at the summit are expected to discuss artificial intelligence, research and cooperation between companies and the government.
Trump says AI can help the U.S. economy, while some people have warned it could be dangerous.
The reports say Trump and Musk have repaired their relationship after a public disagreement last year.
It would be the first time Trump personally presented either medal during his administrations.
Donald Trump is set to present national science and technology awards at the White House on Thursday.
Elon Musk, Sergey Brin, Jensen Huang and Lisa Su are named as National Medal of Science recipients.
Michael Dell and Satya Nadella are named as National Medal of Technology and Innovation recipients.
The awards will be presented at the Science: A New Golden Age summit, which is expected to address AI, research and cooperation between government and industry.
The reports describe Trump and Musk repairing their relationship after a public dispute last year, and note opposing views about AI’s risks and economic promise.
- Who
- Donald Trump is set to present awards to Elon Musk, Sergey Brin, Jensen Huang, Lisa Su, Michael Dell and Satya Nadella.
- What
- Four recipients are to receive the National Medal of Science; two are to receive the National Medal of Technology and Innovation.
- When
- Thursday; the reports do not specify a calendar date.
- Where
- The White House, at the Science: A New Golden Age summit.
- Why
- The awards recognize contributions to science and technology; the summit is intended to discuss innovation and government-industry cooperation.
Warnings About AI Risks
AI as an Economic Opportunity
Artificial intelligence’s potential effects
Warnings About AI Risks
The reports say warnings have been raised that AI could pose an existential threat to humanity.
AI as an Economic Opportunity
Trump has rejected those warnings and described AI as important to the U.S. economy. The reports also say technology companies have discussed self-regulation and government-industry cooperation.
- National Medal of Science recipients
- Elon Musk, Sergey Brin, Jensen Huang and Lisa Su
- National Medal of Technology and Innovation recipients
- Michael Dell and Satya Nadella
- Presenter
- President Donald Trump
- Event
- Science: A New Golden Age summit
- Location and timing
- The White House, on Thursday; no calendar date is specified
- Reported summit topics
- Artificial intelligence, scientific research, private-sector investment and cooperation between government and industry
- Reported distinction
- The ceremony would be the first time Trump personally presented either medal during his administrations
Sources
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