Trump’s emerging AI policy team prompts calls for coordination, clear lines of authority

Veteran participants in artificial intelligence policy development are emphasizing the need for clear leadership and interagency coordination in the incoming administration, as President-elect Trump announces his picks for central roles on AI and considers appointing an “AI czar” to lead on the issue.

Private-sector policy leaders have detected signs of continuity on AI under Trump, including in the selection of Russell Vought  for OMB director, though the appointment of a “czar” to oversee work on the issue would be...