Trump AI ‘Czar’ Could Help Government Tackle Next Set Of Policy Challenges, Tech Sources Say

Technology industry groups say an “AI czar” being considered by President-elect Trump could boost government uses of the technology, propel private-sector efforts to develop cutting edge artificial intelligence tools and rev up U.S. moves to out-compete China in a vital sphere of national and economic security. Trump’s interest in creating an AI czar position was first reported by Axios on Nov. 26. Such a position would not require Senate confirmation. Few details have been released on the emerging plan but...