Trump Establishes New Science Council with Tech and Crypto Industry Leaders

US President Donald Trump has taken a significant step towards influencing national policies regarding innovation, artificial intelligence, and cryptocurrencies. The White House announced the appointment of 13 leaders from the tech and crypto world to a newly revived science council.

The council will be led by two co-chairs: David Sacks and Michael Kratsios. Sacks is in charge of AI and crypto policy at the White House, while Kratsios serves as Trump's science advisor.

Some members have previous connections to the administration, including Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg, who have met with Trump on various occasions. The council will be responsible for advising on science, education, and innovation policy, playing a crucial role in informing decisions on new technologies.