"The panel, which will weigh in on AI policy, will include 13 members to start, but could grow to 24. Trump's AI and crypto czar David Sacks and White House tech advisor Michael Kratsios will co-chair the panel."
"PCAST will advise the President on matters involving science, technology, education, and innovation policy. The Council shall also provide the President with scientific and technical information that is needed to inform public policy."
"Zuckerberg and Ellison also have a history with the Trump administration. Meta, which is currently at the center of a legal battle over children's safety on its platforms, has previously donated to Trump."
The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology will initially consist of 13 members, including CEOs from Meta, Oracle, Nvidia, and Google. The panel aims to advise on AI policy and broader technology issues. Co-chaired by David Sacks and Michael Kratsios, the council will provide scientific and technical information to inform public policy. Previous panels lacked such prominent tech figures. The current members have significant ties to the AI industry and past interactions with the Trump administration, including donations and attendance at events.
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