US Treasury secretary emerges as frontrunner for Trump’s AI czar role: Report
Summary
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is reportedly a leading candidate to become President Donald Trump’s next artificial intelligence czar, according to three sources cited by Semafor. Other possible picks include White House OSTP Director Michael Kratsios, OPM Director Scott Kupor, and National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross. The reported interest comes days after Trump said he would create an “AI Force” to address growing concerns about AI risks. The White House dismissed the personnel speculation as unconfirmed. Trump previously named David Sacks as AI and crypto czar; Sacks later left the role after his service limit ended but continues advising Trump through the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
