Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor, and White House chief design officer Joe Gebbia are among the most prominent names being talked about to serve as the new artificial intelligence czar, sources familiar with the matter tell the Daily Signal.
Former deputy chief of staff Taylor Budowich has been floated by some close to the White House, as well. Budowich now leads the pro-data center Innovation Council.
However, the leader of the new “AI Force” is still being deliberated, and the final decision has not been made, sources say.
Bessent said on Monday that the czar would play a key role in conversations about the future of AI. He called the position “very important.”
Semafour previously reported that Bessent was the front-runner for AI czar.
President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he was establishing an “AI Force” much like he did with “Space Force,” but few details are known.
“We will not in any way hinder or stifle the Growth of this incredible Industry,” the president said on Truth Social. “Rather, we will cherish it, help it, and watch over it, as it grows! However, we will also be looking for BAD, and we can do that, very easily, with our already existing Criminal and Civil Justice System.”
Venture capitalist David Sacks previously served as AI czar, but he moved into an external advisory position in the spring.
