A new White House panel will bring together industry leaders to guide policy on artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, and advanced technologies.
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President Donald Trump is forming a federal advisory group composed of prominent technology and business executives to help shape national policy on artificial intelligence and other rapidly developing sectors, according to reporting by The Wall Street Journal.
The group, designated as the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), is expected to include Meta Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg, Oracle Executive Chairman Larry Ellison, and Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang among its members. The council will focus on issues related to artificial intelligence, digital assets, and other emerging technologies.
White House officials said the panel will be co-led by David Sacks, who serves as the administration’s artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency adviser, and Michael Kratsios, a technology policy adviser. An initial roster of 13 members is anticipated, with the possibility of expansion to as many as 24 participants under a forthcoming executive order. Google co-founder Sergey Brin is also expected to be included in the initial group.
Zuckerberg confirmed his participation in a statement, saying, “The United States has the opportunity to lead the world in AI. I’m honored to join the President’s council and work with other industry leaders to help make this happen.”
The formation of the council aligns with broader administration efforts to strengthen the country’s position in artificial intelligence development and digital markets. Officials have emphasized a regulatory approach designed to encourage industry growth while addressing challenges tied to technological advancement.
In a statement outlining the council’s objectives, the White House said, “Under President Trump, PCAST will focus on topics related to the opportunities and challenges that emerging technologies present to the American workforce, and ensuring all Americans thrive in the Golden Age of Innovation.”
Presidential advisory councils on science and technology have been used by multiple administrations to provide recommendations on complex policy areas. Prior versions of PCAST operated under Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden, with each administration shaping the council’s membership and priorities.
During Trump’s first term, a similar advisory body was established, though it was introduced later and included fewer high-profile executives. The current initiative represents an expanded effort to incorporate leading figures from the technology sector into federal policy discussions at an earlier stage.
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