David Sacks Appointed Co-Chair of President's Tech Advisory Council

The United States government has announced a key appointment to its tech advisory council. David Sacks, a tech founder and investor, has been named co-chair of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), joining existing members in advising the administration on emerging technologies. PCAST focuses on strengthening American leadership in science and technology by providing recommendations on topics such as workforce development and innovation policy.

As part of his expanded role, Sacks will continue to advise the administration on artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency, building on his previous work in these areas.

The appointment has drawn praise from industry leaders, who highlight Sacks' contributions to advancing pro-growth policies for AI and crypto. His influence over technology policy is set to expand as the administration pushes to strengthen US leadership in emerging technologies.