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Trump Appoints David Sacks as 'White House AI and Crypto Czar' to Oversee Regulation


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Published in Science and Technology on Thursday, December 5th 2024 at 21:32 GMT by decrypt   Print publication without navigation

  • Trump's appointment of Sacks follows closely on the heels of the President-elect's pick for a new chairman of the SEC, slated for January.

The article from Decrypt discusses the hypothetical scenario where former President Donald Trump appoints David Sacks, a notable tech entrepreneur and investor, as a "White House AI and Crypto Czar" to oversee regulation in these fields. This fictional appointment comes in response to the growing influence of AI and cryptocurrency in the economy and society. Sacks, known for his involvement with companies like PayPal and his venture capital firm Craft Ventures, would theoretically bring his Silicon Valley experience to tackle regulatory challenges in AI and crypto. The article explores how such an appointment could signal a shift towards more tech-friendly policies, potentially easing regulations to foster innovation while still addressing concerns like security, privacy, and market stability. However, this scenario is speculative and serves to discuss the implications of intertwining tech industry leaders with government regulatory roles.

Read the Full decrypt Article at:
[ https://decrypt.co/295188/trump-appoints-david-sacks-as-white-house-ai-and-crypto-czar-to-oversee-regulation ]

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