David Sacks is done as AI czar — here’s what he’s doing instead
David Sacks, known for his entrepreneurial and investing track record, has finished his role as the Trump administration’s AI and crypto policy leader. In a recent Bloomberg interview, Sacks confirmed that after serving about 130 days as a special government employee, he is transitioning to co-chair the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) alongside Michael Kratsios, a senior White House technology adviser.
What’s Next for Sacks?
As PCAST co-chair, Sacks will expand his focus beyond AI to a wider range of technology topics, working with an advisory group boasting prominent names like Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, Oracle’s Larry Ellison, Google’s Sergey Brin, AMD’s Lisa Su, and Michael Dell. While the council makes recommendations on technology policy and issues reports, it does not hold direct policy-making authority—unlike Sacks’ previous role as AI czar, where he had more influence in Washington.
PCAST’s Priorities
The council is set to tackle major themes such as artificial intelligence, advanced semiconductors, quantum computing, and nuclear power. A key focus is coordinating a unified AI framework at the national level to avoid conflicting state-specific rules that complicate compliance for tech innovators. Sacks emphasized the need to streamline these regulations for the benefit of the country’s technology sector.
Recent Developments
Sacks’ move comes amid recent podcast comments in which he advised the government to seek a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing US-Iran conflict, remarks he clarified as his personal opinion. President Trump responded by stating Sacks had not advised him directly on the matter. The council’s new configuration marks a shift from previous versions, bringing together executives from the companies shaping today’s tech landscape.
With Sacks stepping back from direct government policy work, he is again free to focus on his role at Craft Ventures and his activities in Silicon Valley, while continuing to contribute to federal technology discussions through PCAST.
For further details, read the original article by Connie Loizos at TechCrunch.
