Key Takeaways
- David Sacks has completed his 130-day tenure as the White House crypto and AI czar under Trump
- Sacks now serves as co-chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST)
- The 13-member PCAST roster features Jensen Huang, Mark Zuckerberg, Marc Andreessen, and other prominent tech figures
- Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam represents the sole crypto-focused voice on the council
- Establishing a standardized AI regulatory framework across all US states emerges as a primary objective
The tenure of David Sacks as the White House crypto and AI czar lasted precisely 130 working daysâthe maximum duration permitted under federal regulations governing special government employees. These rules restrict such appointments to no more than 130 days during any 12-month timeframe.
NEW: Venture capitalist David Sacks is stepping down as AI and crypto czar for Donald Trump after reaching the 130-day limit as a special government employee.
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During a Thursday, March 27 interview with Bloomberg, Sacks acknowledged stepping down from the czar position. However, he emphasized that his new assignment would continue providing opportunities to influence technology and cryptocurrency policy development.
Sacks now assumes the role of co-chair for the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, commonly referred to as PCAST. This advisory body comprises 13 distinguished individuals representing diverse sectors including artificial intelligence, digital currencies, medical technology, and quantum computing.
The PCAST Roster
Sacks’ fellow council members include Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang, Meta’s founder Mark Zuckerberg, AMD leader Lisa Su, Oracle’s Larry Ellison, Dell Technologies founder Michael Dell, and Marc Andreessen, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz.
The council also includes Google co-founder Sergey Brin. Michael Kratsios, a veteran of both Trump administrations, joins Sacks as co-chair of the advisory group.
Fred Ehrsam stands out as the council’s sole cryptocurrency specialist. Ehrsam helped launch Coinbase in 2012 and subsequently established Paradigm, a venture capital firm focused on digital assets.
Throughout his czar tenure, Sacks contributed to publishing a comprehensive 166-page cryptocurrency regulatory framework in July. His involvement also proved instrumental in advancing the GENIUS Act, legislation targeting stablecoin oversight.
Artificial Intelligence Regulation Becomes Primary Focus
Sacks participated in unveiling an AI policy framework on March 20 under the Trump administration. The framework seeks to balance innovation encouragement with safeguards for minors and intellectual property rights.
During his Bloomberg discussion, Sacks made no reference to cryptocurrency matters. Instead, his remarks concentrated exclusively on artificial intelligence, quantum computing capabilities, and nuclear energy development.
Sacks emphasized concerns about fragmented state-level AI legislation. He described the current situation as creating a complicated “patchwork of regulation” that presents significant challenges for businesses operating across state lines.
“The president’s vision calls for one unified rulebook,” Sacks explained.
According to a senior White House adviser speaking with Fox Business, Sacks retains an unofficial designation as the administration’s crypto and AI czar. The source indicated that his PCAST position expands his advisory scope across additional technology domains.
PCAST’s mandate involves examining critical issues and delivering formal policy recommendations to regulatory agencies. Sacks indicated the council intends to advance implementation of the recently released AI framework.
Council members will engage in collaborative analysis before formulating official recommendations, Sacks noted.
The GENIUS Act, which benefited from Sacks’ advocacy, addresses stablecoin regulatory requirements. Meanwhile, he remains committed to advancing the CLARITY Act, comprehensive legislation designed to establish crypto market structure guidelines.
Unlike his special government employee designation, Sacks’ new position as PCAST co-chair carries no 130-day service limitation.
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