A senior administration official is stepping away from a high-profile role after a public rebuke from the president, who dismissed speculation about the Treasury official’s involvement in leading the government’s artificial intelligence strategy. The decision follows the president’s announcement on social media that the Cabinet member would not take on the newly proposed "Super Intelligence Czar" position, citing a lack of interest. The move comes as the White House refines its approach to AI governance, with the role intended to oversee emerging technologies and policy. The rejection underscores ongoing shifts in personnel and priorities within the administration’s tech-focused initiatives.
President Trump said Friday he is ruling out Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to serve as his artificial intelligence czar amid speculation the Cabinet member was under consideration. Trump, in a Truth Social post, said Bessent will not be the "Super Intelligence (SI) Czar," referring to his proposed rebranding of AI, because he "doesn't want to."...
