Trump Mulls 'AI Czar' with Musk's Input to Enhance U.S. AI Leadership: Axios

Nov 26, 2024, 10:36 AM

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering appointing an 'AI czar' in the White House to coordinate federal policy and governmental use of artificial intelligence, seeking to give the United States an edge in this critical technology sector, according to sources cited by Axios. The move aims to oversee federal AI policy, coordinate government usage, and ensure the U.S. remains at the forefront of AI innovation, potentially reshaping the landscape of AI governance in the country. While Elon Musk will not be the AI czar, he is expected to play a significant advisory role in shaping the future of AI debates and use cases. Musk, along with Vivek Ramaswamy, is leading Trump's new outside-government group, the Department of Government Efficiency.