Forbes November 26, 2024
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President-elect Donald Trump is considering appointing an “AI czar” to lead efforts in artificial intelligence policy, as well as the government’s use of the technology, Axios reports. The official likely won’t be Trump advisor and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who has become an influential figure on Trump’s transition team, but Musk will likely play a major role in shaping AI policy as well.
The potential hire comes as Trump has courted Silicon Valley, as some venture capitalists and founders have become more vocal supporters of his. He is reportedly also appointing a “crypto czar” according to Bloomberg, though the AI and crypto job could be rolled into...