Bessent May Become AI Czar

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is reportedly under consideration to become President Donald Trump's new artificial intelligence czar. Sources indicate discussions are ongoing, though no final decision has been made regarding the proposed national security role.

FILE PHOTO: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent arrives to meet China's Vice Premier He Lifeng, ahead of summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, at JPMorgan Chase's global corporate headquarters in New York City, US September 20, 2026. REUTERS/Vincent Alban/File Photo

United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is a leading candidate to become President Donald Trump's new artificial intelligence adviser, according to a person familiar with the discussions. Lawmakers in Washington are pressing for tighter oversight of advanced technology. The potential appointment follows recent high-level bilateral talks in New York focusing on national security risks and bilateral safety mechanisms.

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