Trump Names Tech Mogul David Sacks as AI, Crypto Czar

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DEC 2024

Above: David Sacks, CEO of Yammer, speaks during the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 15, 2024. Image copyright: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images

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The Spin

Republican narrative

The appointment of one of Silicon Valley's most prominent business leaders signals the incoming Trump administration's strategic move toward lighter regulation of emerging technologies, potentially positioning America as a global leader in AI and cryptocurrency development while protecting free speech and reducing government oversight.

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Democratic narrative

This appointments reflect troubling pay-to-play politics, as a major campaign donor gains significant policy influence despite previously criticizing Trump over the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Additionally, concerns are mounting over potential conflicts of interest stemming from Sacks' personal and professional connections in the AI industry.

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