Trump reportedly considering Treasury Secretary Bessent for White House AI czar role
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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 across the federal government. The report, cited in a post on Polymarket, indicates that the consideration is at an early stage and no final decision has been made. Bessent, a hedge fund manager and economic advisor to Trump, currently serves as Treasury Secretary. The creation of a dedicated AI policy coordinator role would signal a prioritization of artificial intelligence regulation and development in a potential future Trump administration. The report does not specify the exact responsibilities or scope of the proposed position.
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JUST IN — President Donald Trump is reportedly considering Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for a newly created White House position as "AI czar," according to a report from Semafor.
Source: Semafor
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