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President Donald Trump named Christopher Phelan to lead his economic advisory council, a move signaling how the administration plans to shape its economic policy with Phelan guiding recommendations and strategy.
Venture capitalist David Sacks says he has “used up” his 130-day limit as President Trump’s Special Advisor on AI and Crypto and will move to co-chair a broader White House tech-advise panel, the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). The move follows the White House’s earlier announcements of new tech-elite appointments to the advisory council, including Mark Zuckerberg, Marc Andreessen, Jensen Huang, and Sergey Brin, with Michael Kratsios as co-chair; Sacks will focus on advising the president rather than coordinating with federal agencies.
Meta has announced an AI advisory council composed entirely of white men, sparking criticism over the lack of diversity. The council, which includes businesspeople and entrepreneurs but no ethicists or deep researchers, will provide insights on technological advancements and strategic growth. Critics argue that the exclusion of women and people of color from AI development can perpetuate existing biases and harm marginalized communities. The incident highlights ongoing issues of representation and ethical considerations in AI technology.