President-elect Donald Trump recently selected venture capitalist David Sacks as the White House artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency czar, a newly formed administration position.
Sacks will also head the president’s Council of Advisors for Science and Technology, according to Trump’s Dec. 5 Truth Social announcement.
The prominent Silicon Valley investor will take the lead on the incoming administration’s AI and crypto policymaking. This, Trump said, will include establishing a legal framework for the crypto sector, safeguarding digital free speech, and mitigating “Big Tech bias and censorship.”
Many of his tech colleagues are delighted with Trump’s pick.
“Thrilled to see @DavidSacks serve as AI & Crypto Czar,” Palantir adviser Jacob Helberg wrote on social media platform X. “Few people blend a deep understanding of technology with operational experience. He will be an asset to the administration and his selection reflects the @realDonaldTrump’s unique ability to attract top talent to government.”…