Inside the White House's AI power center
The White House's AI policy leadership is undergoing a shift, with key figures like David Sacks and Sriram Krishnan stepping back. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has become more influential, particularly after imposing export controls on Anthropic's models and participating in G7 discussions on AI access. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is also a key contact, seen as a more moderate voice, while White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has become involved in addressing concerns about AI's impact on the financial sector. Ryan Baasch at the National Economic Council is reportedly carrying forward the agenda previously championed by Sacks and Krishnan. AI
IMPACT Shifts in US AI policy leadership could impact the direction of AI regulation and international collaboration on AI.
- Anthropic
- Mythos
- White House
- Department of Commerce
- National Institute of Standards and Technology
- Office of Science and Technology Policy
- G7
- David Sacks
- Susie Wiles
- Scott Bessent
- Sriram Krishnan
- Joe Biden
- Howard Lutnick
- Office of Management and Budget
- United States National Security Council
- Ai Safety Institute
- Fable
- United States Digital Service
- National Economic Council
- Ryan Baasch