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David Sacks is Trump’s AI and crypto ‘czar’

Another special government employee.

The appointment of Sacks, who hosted a $300,000-a-person dinner at his mansion to fundraise for Trump’s campaign this past July, follows fellow PayPal Mafia member Elon Musk’s appointment to co-lead the “Department of Government Efficiency.” According to Bloomberg, like Musk, Sacks will be “a special government employee” who can serve up to 130 days a year without divesting or publicly disclosing his assets. In this important role, David will guide policy for the Administration in Artificial Intelligence and Cryptocurrency, two areas critical to the future of American competitiveness. Trump says Sacks will also head up the Presidential Council of Advisors for Science and Technology, an independent advisory committee that exists today.

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