Trump forms technology committee: Zuckerberg, Jensen Huang, Ellison, and 13 other big names may be nominated

Trump forms technology committee: Zuckerberg, Jensen Huang, Ellison, and 13 other big names may be nominated

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The Trump administration is bringing the most influential leaders of America's technology companies into its policymaking circle for artificial intelligence. This move marks a profound shift in the relationship between Silicon Valley and the White House, and also reflects the current administration's view of AI dominance as a core element of national strategy.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump plans to announce on Wednesday that 13 heavyweight figures from the tech industry, including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and Oracle Executive Chairman Larry Ellison, will join the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). The committee will provide advisory opinions to the White House on AI policy and other issues.

Zuckerberg stated in an interview, "The United States has a chance to lead the global development of AI. I am honored to join the President's committee and work with other industry leaders to promote the achievement of this goal." The formation of the advisory group is an important part of Trump's second-term strategy to strengthen the regulatory environment for AI and cryptocurrency, and consolidate America's technological leadership.

Committee Structure and Membership

According to White House officials, PCAST will be co-chaired by David Sacks, White House Director of AI and Cryptocurrency Affairs, and Technical Advisor Michael Kratsios.

All 13 initial members are from industry, including not only Zuckerberg, Huang, and Ellison, but also Google co-founder Sergey Brin and Dell Technologies founder Michael Dell. According to relevant executive orders, the committee can ultimately expand to 24 members.

Dell stated in a release that he looks forward to working with the committee to "drive policies that strengthen US competitiveness and national security."

Structural Shift in Relations Between Corporate Leaders and the White House

The collective acceptance of advisory roles by tech giants is a sharp contrast with Trump's first term, when the corporate community's attitude toward the White House was mainly resistance and high-profile resignations, with public rifts between business and government.

It is worth noting that some committee member companies have previously had interests intersect with the Trump administration. According to the Wall Street Journal, Meta has donated to Trump banquet hall projects, and Jensen Huang has also personally contributed to donations.

The White House stated, "Under the leadership of President Trump, PCAST will focus on the opportunities and challenges brought by emerging technologies to the American workforce, ensuring all Americans share in the prosperity of a golden age of innovation."

Historical Precedent and Differences With the Current Committee

Establishing the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology is not a Trump innovation. The George W. Bush, Obama, and Biden administrations all set up similar bodies, which usually serve as the White House's think tank on key science development topics, with membership reflecting the priorities of the sitting president.

Trump also established a similar committee in his first term, with members mainly from the business sector, but far less well-known than this term's. In addition, Trump only formed the committee in the third year of his first term, whereas the current administration has clearly prioritized its agenda much earlier.

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