Incoming president Donald Trump is considering the appointment of an “AI czar” in the White House, as reported by Axios.
If Trump moves forward with this decision, the AI czar would be responsible for coordinating federal regulation and government use of AI. This position would not require Senate confirmation, allowing for quicker implementation of the administration’s goals.
Potential Impact
The AI czar role, which may be combined with a “crypto czar” position that the White House is also considering, would work alongside the agency chief AI officers established under President Joe Biden’s AI executive order. Trump could potentially choose to replace these officers with a more centralized governance approach.
Influential Figures
While no names have been suggested for this role, individuals like Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy from the organization DOGE are expected to have a significant influence on the selection process, according to Axios.
