Center for AI Policy Statement on David Sacks as the White House "AI and Crypto Czar"
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President-elect Donald Trump named David Sacks the White House "AI and crypto czar" and leader of the Presidential Council of Advisors for Science and Technology. Jason Green-Lowe, Executive Director of the Center for AI Policy (CAIP), a nonpartisan advocacy group urging Congress to require safe AI, released the following statement:
"David Sacks is an experienced and thoughtful tech entrepreneur who is well-versed in both the challenges and the opportunities of AI.
"The Center for AI Policy looks forward to working with him and the Trump administration to promote common-sense AI policies that protect America's role as an innovation hub while protecting our national security and essential infrastructure. Sacks has the expertise and the curiosity needed to tackle these challenges, and we are excited to see what he can do."
The Center for AI Policy (CAIP) is a nonpartisan research organization dedicated to mitigating the catastrophic risks of AI through policy development and advocacy.
Based in Washington, DC, CAIP works to ensure AI is developed and implemented with effective safety standards. Learn more at centeraipolicy.org.
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