Scott Bessent Could Soon Be Trump’s ‘AI Czar,’ Report Says

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What happened

Or should we say "Super Intelligence Czar"?

Key facts

  • Reported by Gizmodo and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 01:16:24 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

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