Trump Boosts Tech Team with New Co‑Chair

The President has added David Sacks, known for his work on AI and cryptocurrency, to lead the new Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. The council was created by an executive order this week to bring top scientists and tech leaders together and guide national policy. Sacks will now work with figures like Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and Oracle co‑founder Larry Ellison. His role expands beyond the crypto and AI focus he has had since taking office. He will advise on a wider range of technology matters, helping the White House deepen ties with major tech firms. In interviews, Sacks said the administration wants to keep pushing technology forward at full speed. The council’s purpose is to strengthen America’s position in science and tech, a priority the President has highlighted since taking office. The executive order also reversed earlier restrictions on emerging technologies and set up a national framework for AI regulation that preempts state rules.A separate plan released in July 2025 lists more than 90 federal initiatives to speed up innovation, build infrastructure and improve global AI competitiveness. The policy also aims to balance regulation with concerns about censorship, free speech and child safety. Sacks has been a key player in the crypto agenda as well. The administration recently established a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a U. S. Digital Asset Stockpile to position the country as a leader in digital assets. Congress passed the GENIUS Act, creating a regulatory framework for payment stablecoins with bipartisan support. Regulatory pressure on the crypto industry has eased, with several SEC investigations dropped and crypto‑friendly leaders placed in key agencies. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was defunded, a move Sacks praised as a relief for the industry. The new council signals an aggressive push to keep America at the forefront of technology, while also trying to streamline rules that could slow innovation. The outcome will depend on how well the advisors can balance progress with safety and public trust.