US Treasury secretary could take on AI czar role, source says

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Scott Bessent could become US President Donald ​Trump’s new AI czar, a source familiar ‌with the discussions said…

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  • Reported by The Hindu and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:01:57 UTC.

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