According to sources, President-elect Donald Trump is considering the appointment of an ‘AI czar’ to oversee federal policies and the government’s use of artificial intelligence. This initiative is expected to be a collaborative effort with agency ‘chief AI officers’ established under President Biden’s AI executive order. The AI czar will have the important task of navigating the complex intersection of technology, ethics, and innovation, and shaping policies that balance progress with societal concerns. This move is part of a broader strategy to prioritize AI in the White House structure. While Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, who are leading Trump’s newly formed Department of Government Efficiency, are reportedly involved in the selection process for the AI czar position, Musk himself is not a candidate for the role. However, he is expected to have a significant impact on future AI debates and applications. Several prominent women in AI have been suggested as potential candidates for the AI czar role, including Mira Murati, Fei-Fei Li, Daphne Koller, and Kate Crawford. As AI continues to shape various sectors, the role of the AI czar will be crucial in guiding the country’s approach to AI innovation, regulation, and implementation. The Trump team has not officially commented on the report.
