Sources say Bessent may become Trump’s “AI czar,” but no decision has been made at this time.
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【Source: U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent may become “AI czar”】
A person familiar with the discussions said Tuesday that U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent may become U.S. President Trump’s “artificial intelligence (AI) czar.” Meanwhile, lawmakers in Washington are increasingly concerned about the risks posed by AI technology. Trump has repeatedly played down concerns about AI and said there is no need for additional regulatory measures. The U.S. Treasury Department did not immediately comment on Bessent’s possible new role. Another source said that no decision has been made at this time. Trump said last Saturday that he planned to appoint a new “AI czar” and establish an “AI force,” but did not disclose details.
A person familiar with the discussions said that U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent may become Trump’s “artificial intelligence (AI) czar.”
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Lawmakers in Washington are increasingly concerned about the risks posed by AI technology.
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The U.S. Treasury Department did not immediately comment.
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Another source said that no decision has been made at this time.
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Trump said he planned to appoint a new “AI czar” and establish an “AI force,” but did not disclose details.
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“AI czar” is the term used in the report for an AI-related role. The source only said that Bessent might take the position, while the report clearly states that no decision has been made.
Why it matters to readers
This concerns a potentially new AI-related role in the U.S. government and reflects lawmakers’ concerns about AI risks.
This is a report about AI personnel arrangements in the U.S. government, but the appointment has not been confirmed.
Risks and unknowns
It has not been determined whether Bessent will take the position.
The U.S. Treasury Department did not immediately comment.
The specific responsibilities of the “AI czar” role and the details of the “AI force” have not been disclosed.
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