Trump considers Treasury Secretary Bessent for new White House AI czar role
President Donald Trump is considering appointing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as the new White House "AI czar" to coordinate cross-departmental AI policy, according to multiple sources. Bessent would likely retain his Treasury role while overseeing AI governance. No final decision has been made, and other candidates include Michael Kratsios and Scott Kupor. The potential appointment reflects growing concerns from Wall Street about AI risks to financial infrastructure.
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Trump Plans AI Force, Treasury Secretary Bessent Top Candidate for AI Czar
The Trump administration is reportedly considering appointing Treasury Secretary Bessent as the new White House 'AI czar' to coordinate cross-departmental AI policy, according to multiple sources. While a final decision has not been made, Bessent would likely retain his Treasury role while overseeing AI governance. The move comes as Trump plans to create an 'AI Force' with a dedicated AI advisor. Bessent's potential appointment reflects growing concerns from Wall Street about AI risks to financial infrastructure, shifting the policy focus from Silicon Valley's deregulatory approach toward macro-prudential oversight. Other candidates include Michael Kratsios and Scott Kupor. Bessent advocates for clear human accountability for AI outcomes, contrasting with former AI advisor David Sacks' pro-deregulation stance. The shift signals AI is being elevated beyond a tech industry issue to a matter of financial stability, trade competition, and national security.
Read sourceUS Treasury Secretary Bessent May Be Appointed as Trump's 'AI Czar': Source
A source familiar with the discussions told Jin10 on Tuesday that U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent may be appointed as President Donald Trump's 'Artificial Intelligence (AI) Czar'. This potential appointment comes as lawmakers in Washington express growing concerns over the risks posed by AI technology. Trump has previously downplayed concerns about AI and argued that additional regulatory measures are unnecessary. The U.S. Treasury Department did not immediately comment on Bessent's possible new role. Another source indicated that no final decision has been made yet. Trump stated on Saturday that he plans to appoint a new 'AI Czar' and form an 'AI Force', but did not provide further details.
Read sourceScott Bessent emerges as leading candidate for Trump's AI czar role, Semafor reports
According to a report by Semafor, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is emerging as a leading candidate for President Donald Trump's proposed new AI czar position. Trump announced on September 9 that he would create an 'AI Force' and appoint an AI czar to oversee the initiative. Bessent has already taken on a central role in AI policy, including talks this week with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng ahead of Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Semafor also reported that Bessent became more involved in AI policy after financial institutions warned him that advanced AI systems could expose critical financial infrastructure to risks.
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Trump reportedly considers Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for White House AI czar role
According to a report from Semafor, former President Donald Trump is considering appointing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to a newly created White House position of 'AI czar.' The role would oversee artificial intelligence policy and coordination within the administration. The report, shared via a social media post on Polymarket, indicates that Bessent is under consideration for this high-level technology policy post. No official announcement has been made, and the report is attributed to unnamed sources familiar with the discussions. The potential appointment signals a focus on AI governance and strategy at the highest levels of government.
Scott Bessent Reportedly Top Candidate for Trump's 'AI Czar' Role
According to a report cited by East Money News, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is a leading candidate for the position of 'AI Czar' under President Donald Trump. Bessent, already a key figure in the administration involved in trade policy, critical mineral negotiations, and Iran sanctions, has played a central role in AI policy development. His involvement increased after financial institutions raised concerns about AI security vulnerabilities. Bessent has discussed AI in diplomatic settings, including recent U.S.-China economic talks, and stated in an interview that the AI Czar role is meant to 'build a framework and set boundaries' for major AI issues, adding that humans must ultimately be responsible for AI consequences. However, Trump has not made a final decision and may choose a surprise candidate. Other potential candidates include White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios and Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor.
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