Trump considers Bessent for AI adviser role after US-China talks

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is being considered for the role of artificial intelligence adviser in President Donald Trump's administration, according to a Reuters report citing a source familiar with discussions. No final decision has been made. Bessent's potential appointment follows his recent leadership in US-China talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, where AI was a major topic, including proposals for a bilateral AI dialogue and a safety notification mechanism. Trump announced plans for an AI adviser and "AI force" on September 19. The informal "AI czar" role would coordinate government AI policy, though its exact scope remains unclear. Bessent, a former hedge fund manager, already holds multiple positions, including acting IRS commissioner, and would succeed David Sacks, who stepped down from the role in March.