US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is being discussed as a possible new “AI czar” in President Donald Trump’s administration, multiple outlets report, citing a source familiar with the talks.
According to NDTV, after discussions Bessent told reporters that Washington is proposing a new AI safety notification mechanism and a new dialogue focused on AI between the United States and China, with emphasis on national security concerns. The Hindu similarly reports that a source says Bessent could take on the AI czar role, but provides fewer details on the specific proposals.
Across the reports, the common theme is the potential creation of a senior coordinating role for AI policy. However, they differ in emphasis: NDTV highlights proposed safety and US–China engagement elements tied to national security, while The Hindu focuses on the reported possibility of Bessent assuming the AI czar post without elaborating on the policy mechanics.
