Trump says Treasury's Bessent will not be his AI czar
QQQ•Donald Trump said Scott Bessent will remain Treasury secretary and will not become his “Super Intelligence” czar. Trump said last week he plans to appoint an AI adviser and create an “AI force,” without giving details.
1. Bessent to remain at Treasury
Trump said Bessent does not want the role and that he wants to keep him as Treasury secretary, adding that Bessent is doing “such a great job at Treasury.”
2. AI plans lack details
Last week, Trump said he plans to appoint an artificial intelligence adviser, known as an “AI czar,” and create an “AI force.” He gave no details about either initiative or how they would be implemented. The planned move comes as concerns grow among lawmakers in Washington about risks posed by AI technology.
