Trump: Bessent will not be AI czar

President Donald Trump stated on Friday that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will not be appointed as his artificial intelligence czar. The announcement followed reports from Semafor and Reuters that Trump was considering Bessent for the role.

In a Truth Social post, Trump wrote, "Scott Bessent will not be going to be Super Intelligence (SI) Czar." He cited Bessent's own reluctance and his strong performance at the Treasury Department as reasons for keeping him in his current position.

"Why would I ever make such a change?" Trump questioned in his post, emphasizing Bessent's continued role at the Treasury. The potential appointment had drawn attention amid growing discussions about government oversight of rapidly advancing AI technologies.

Bessent's current role as Treasury Secretary involves overseeing U.S. financial and economic policy, a significant position as artificial intelligence continues to impact various sectors of the economy.