December 7, 2024
Trump AI ‘czar’ could help government tackle next set of policy challenges, tech sources say
Technology industry groups say an “AI czar” being considered by President-elect Trump could boost government uses of the technology, propel private-sector efforts to develop cutting edge artificial intelligence tools and rev up U.S. moves to out-compete China in a vital sphere of national and economic security.
Trump’s interest in creating an AI czar position was first reported by Axios on Nov. 26. Such a position would not require Senate confirmation.
Few details have been released on the emerging plan...