Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg visits White House for second meeting with Donald Trump since taking office

Facebook-parent Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg visited the White House on Wednesday for meetings with Trump administration officials, Reuters reported. “Mark’s continuing the meetings he's been holding with the administration on American technology leadership,” Meta spokesman Andy Stone told the news agency, though he did not confirm the White House visit.

Zuckerberg’s meeting comes just weeks after he made headlines for showcasing Meta’s advancements in artificial intelligence and the metaverse. Last month, the Facebook founder demonstrated the latest AI-powered features integrated into Meta’s platforms, emphasizing the company’s commitment to staying at the forefront of technological innovation.

The social media giant is reportedly testing its first internally developed chip designed for training artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Meta is partnering with Taiwan-based TSMC to manufacture the chip. Testing began after Meta completed its first “tape-out” - a critical phase in chip development that involves sending an initial design through a chip factory.

This development holds much significance as the company joins other tech giants like Google, Microsoft, Amazon and ChatGPT-maker OpenAI to create custom silicon and decrease dependence on external suppliers such as Nvidia.

Mark Zuckerberg's second meet after Donald Trump assumed office

This is Zuckerberg’s second visit to the White House in two months. Last month, he met with officials to discuss Meta’s role in advancing U.S. technological leadership. Stone had then confirmed the February 6 visit, stating on X:

“Mark Zuckerberg was at the White House today to discuss how Meta can help the administration defend and advance American tech leadership abroad.”

Zuckerberg has been actively engaging with policymakers on AI regulations, digital infrastructure, and the role of U.S. tech firms in global competition. His interactions with the administration have also included two reported meetings with Trump at Mar-a-Lago before he took office.