Trump Establishes Technology Council: Zuckerberg, Huang Renxun, Ellison and 12 Other Tech Titans May Be Nominated

The Trump administration is incorporating the most influential tech industry leaders in the United States into its AI policy decision-making circle. This move marks a significant shift in the relationship between Silicon Valley and the White House and reflects the current government’s strategic focus on AI as a core national priority.

According to The Wall Street Journal, Trump plans to announce on Wednesday that 13 prominent figures in the tech industry— including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, and Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison— will join the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). The council will provide advice and recommendations to the White House on AI policies and other issues.

Zuckerberg stated in an interview, “The U.S. has the opportunity to lead global AI development. I am honored to join the presidential advisory council and work with other industry leaders to achieve this goal.” The formation of this advisory group is an important part of Trump’s strategic efforts during his second term to strengthen AI and cryptocurrency regulation and to solidify U.S. technological leadership.

Council Structure and Membership

White House officials revealed that PCAST will be co-chaired by David Sacks, the White House AI and Cryptocurrency Affairs Director, and technical advisor Michael Kratsios.

The initial 13 members are all from the industry, including Zuckerberg, Jensen Huang, and Larry Ellison, as well as Google co-founder Sergey Brin and Dell Technologies founder Michael Dell. According to an executive order, the council’s size can eventually expand to 24 members.

Dell issued a statement expressing enthusiasm for collaborating with the council to “advance policies that enhance U.S. competitiveness and national security.”

Structural Changes in Corporate Leaders’ Relationship with the White House

The collective appointment of these tech giants as advisors contrasts sharply with their stance during Trump’s first term, when industry leaders largely resisted or publicly resigned from White House engagements, revealing a rift between business and government.

Notably, some companies represented on the council have previously had vested interests with the Trump administration. The Wall Street Journal reports that Meta donated to Trump’s banquet hall project, and Jensen Huang also contributed personally.

The White House stated, “Under President Trump’s leadership, PCAST will focus on the opportunities and challenges that emerging technologies bring to the U.S. workforce, ensuring that all Americans share in the prosperity of this innovation era.”

Historical Precedents and Differences in the Current Council

The establishment of a Presidential Advisory Council on Science and Technology is not unique to Trump. The Bush, Obama, and Biden administrations have all formed similar bodies, which typically serve as think tanks for key scientific development issues, with membership often reflecting the priorities of the sitting president.

Trump also established a similar council during his first term, primarily composed of business figures, but it was far less prominent than the current one. Moreover, he only began forming this council in the third year of his first term, whereas the current administration has prioritized it more prominently.

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