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Trump says Scott Bessent won't be AI czar

CNBCPublished 8 days ago

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President Donald Trump announced that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will not be appointed as the AI czar, citing Bessent's preference to remain at Treasury and his strong performance there. Trump had previously indicated plans to create an AI czar role as part of an AI Force initiative.

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