The team of the chosen President Donald Trump is discussing the possibility of creating a new position known as the Artificial Intelligence Curator (AI CZAR). The AI CZAR will be responsible for coordinating federal policy and the utilization of AI technologies within government structures.
The selection of a candidate for this position is crucial and is being considered by individuals like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswa, who leads the non-government organization “Department of Efficiency of Management” (DOGE). While Musk, the owner of XAI company, is not seeking the position himself, he is actively involved in shaping AI policies. Some competitors believe his connections with the Trump administration could benefit his companies.
The primary responsibility of the AI CZAR will be to allocate state and private resources to maintain the United States’ competitive edge in AI. The CZAR is expected to collaborate with AI leads in government agencies established by President Biden’s decree and leverage AI to detect fraud and misuse of funds.
There are discussions about potentially combining the AI CZAR role with a position overseeing cryptocurrencies. Earlier, as reported by Bloomberg, the Trump administration interviewed cryptocurrency industry leaders for this position. The appointment of an AI curator does not require Senate approval, enabling the administration to swiftly enact its plans.
The creation of the AI CZAR position is part of Trump’s strategy to advance new technologies. As part of the same strategy, the announcement was made about establishing the National Energy Council, to be led by North Dakota Governor Dag Burgum, nominated for the position of Secretary of the Interior. The Council will also include Chris Wright, a nominee for Secretary of Energy.
The Council will coordinate the efforts of departments involved in permitting, production, generation, distribution, and regulation of all energy types in the U.S. Its main objectives include streamlining bureaucratic processes, attracting private investments, and fostering innovation.
Due to limited support in the Senate and challenges in confirming nominees, Biden’s administration could not appoint the U.S. Chief Technology Officer position established under President Obama. Instead, AI matters were managed by senior White House staff, with Vice President Harris representing the U.S. in international AI discussions.