Trump Considers AI Czar Role to Shape U.S. AI Policy

President-elect Trump is exploring the creation of a White House AI czar to oversee federal AI strategy, with Elon Musk playing an influential advisory role.

The proposed AI czar would coordinate federal AI policy and government use of artificial intelligence to maintain U.S. leadership in the field.
Elon Musk, though not a candidate for the role, is expected to have significant influence in shaping AI policy through his position on Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
The AI czar may collaborate with agency chief AI officers established under Biden's administration to address issues such as waste, fraud, and infrastructure challenges.
Trump is reportedly considering combining the AI czar role with a potential cryptocurrency czar into a broader emerging technology leadership position.
This move signals Trump's deregulatory approach to AI, including plans to overturn Biden's 2023 AI executive order, which emphasized regulation and agency-level AI oversight.