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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is emerging as a frontrunner for Donald Trump’s proposed AI czar role, according to Semafor, which cites sources familiar with the discussions. White House OSTP Director Michael Kratsios and OPM Director Scott Kupor are also among the names being considered.
Why it mattersThe report adds a possible name to a role Trump has said he plans to create, but it does not establish that Bessent has been chosen, when an appointment might be made or what powers the position would carry. Those details matter rather more than the job title, especially if the czar is expected to shape AI policy, safety oversight or the government’s relationship with the industry. For now, this is a reported frontrunner rather than an appointment. The next meaningful signal will be whether the White House names a candidate and gives the role a remit beyond diplomatic fog and a very impressive business card.
Discuss: Should an AI czar sit in the White House, Treasury or a specialist technology office if the role is meant to influence both AI policy and industry investment?
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