The White House said it intends to add several leading figures from the technology sector to the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), naming Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Oracle Executive Chairman Larry Ellison and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang among the planned appointees.
Alongside those three, the initial announcement identified a total of 13 industry members selected to join the council. The list also includes Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google, and Lisa Su, chief executive of AMD.
Council size and mandate
According to an executive order issued in January last year, PCAST could ultimately comprise up to 24 members. The White House has framed the council as an important advisory body that will weigh in on AI policy and other science and technology issues.
Role in shaping AI policy
The council is expected to play a significant role in informing Washington's approach to the intensifying global competition in artificial intelligence. That competition is highlighted in the announcement as particularly acute with China, where the White House noted state-backed firms have made notable advances in AI capabilities.
Responses from companies
The White House statement said Alphabet, Nvidia and Oracle did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding the planned appointments.
This set of appointments represents the administration's effort to draw on industry leadership as it develops policy and strategy for AI and related technologies. The initial naming of prominent executives signals an emphasis on engaging major private-sector stakeholders as part of the formal advisory process.