Coming soon: Elon Musk, Donald Trump’s AI czar to be chosen by Vivek Ramaswamy

US President-elect Donald Trump reportedly “AI Czar“Federal policy and use of artificial intelligence in the White House to coordinate, Axios reported Tuesday, citing sources.
While Tesla CEO Elon Musk will not take on the role, he is expected to significantly influence the future of AI discussions and applications, the report added.
The proposed role, though not confirmed, is seen as part of Trump’s broader push to prioritize emerging technologies. Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, Trump’s newly minted chief, according to Reuters sources Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), will have significant input into the appointment.
“Musk – who owns a leading AI company, xAI – Has publicly sparred with rival CEOs, including OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Google’s Sundar Pichai. Rivals worry that Musk could leverage his Trump ties to favor his companies,” Axios said.
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The AI ​​Czar will focus on leveraging public and private resources to maintain America’s AI leadership. His responsibilities may include working with key AI officials established under President Biden’s executive order and DOGE to address fraud and inefficiencies.
The idea has been under consideration for months, following Trump’s plan to restructure the White House to prioritize innovation, mirroring his National Energy Council model focused on energy dominance.