White House crypto czar joins science advisory committee

David Sacks, the White House's AI and Crypto Czar, is transitioning to a new role as co-chair of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). This move follows his previous designation as a special government employee, which had time limitations. Sacks will now focus on policy recommendations and studies related to artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and other cutting-edge technologies. His departure from the czar role comes amid concerns raised by Democrats about the duration of his previous appointment. The PCAST includes prominent figures from the tech and science industries.