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David SacksAppointed White House AI and Crypto Czar by Trump

Trump Administration (2025-) ·

In December 2024, Trump announced David Sacks as his 'White House AI & Crypto Czar,' tasked with developing a legal framework for cryptocurrency and shaping AI policy. The appointment raised conflict of interest concerns given Sacks' extensive investments in AI and crypto companies through Craft Ventures.

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Overall incident score =-0.383

Score = avg(topic contributions) × significance (high ×1.5) × confidence (0.68)× agency (reactive ×0.75)

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Confirms board_appointment Dec 5, 2024 verified

Appointed White House AI and Crypto Czar by Trump

In December 2024, Trump announced David Sacks as his 'White House AI & Crypto Czar,' tasked with developing a legal framework for cryptocurrency and shaping AI policy. The appointment raised conflict of interest concerns given Sacks' extensive investments in AI and crypto companies through Craft Ventures.

Confirms board_appointment Dec 5, 2024 verified

Appointed White House AI and Crypto Czar by Trump

In December 2024, Trump announced David Sacks as his 'White House AI & Crypto Czar,' tasked with developing a legal framework for cryptocurrency and shaping AI policy. The appointment raised conflict of interest concerns given Sacks' extensive investments in AI and crypto companies through Craft Ventures.

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