David Sacks steps down as AI czar, takes on new role as PCAST co-chair

The tech investor and entrepreneur will now focus on a broader range of technology issues in an advisory capacity.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 1:26am by Ben Kaplan

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David Sacks has confirmed that his 130-day stint as Donald Trump's AI and crypto czar has come to an end. He will now co-chair the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) alongside senior White House technology adviser Michael Kratsios. In this new role, Sacks will be able to make recommendations on a wider range of technology topics, including AI, advanced semiconductors, quantum computing, and nuclear power.

Why it matters

Sacks' move from a direct policy-shaping role to an advisory position on PCAST represents a shift in his influence within the Trump administration. As AI czar, Sacks had a direct line to the president, but PCAST is an advisory body that does not make policy directly. This change in Sacks' position could signal a reduced role for him in the administration's technology agenda.

The details

As co-chair of PCAST, Sacks will work alongside a high-profile group of tech leaders, including executives from companies like Nvidia, Meta, Oracle, Google, and AMD. The council will focus on pushing Trump's recently released national AI framework, which aims to replace the current patchwork of state-level AI regulations. Sacks told Bloomberg that PCAST has 'the most star power of any group like this' ever assembled.

  • Sacks' tenure as AI czar ended in March 2026.
  • Sacks was appointed as co-chair of PCAST in March 2026.

The players

David Sacks

A longtime entrepreneur, investor, and podcaster who served as Donald Trump's AI and crypto czar for 130 days before transitioning to his new role as co-chair of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST).

Michael Kratsios

A senior White House technology adviser who will co-chair PCAST alongside David Sacks.

Donald Trump

The current President of the United States, who appointed David Sacks as AI and crypto czar and has now transitioned him to a new role on the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST).

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What they’re saying

“I think moving forward as co-chair of PCAST, I can now make recommendations on not just AI but an expanded range of technology topics.”

— David Sacks

“You've got 50 different states regulating this in 50 different ways, and it's creating a patchwork of regulation that's difficult for our innovators to comply with.”

— David Sacks

What’s next

Sacks and the PCAST council will focus on pushing the Trump administration's recently released national AI framework, which aims to replace the current patchwork of state-level AI regulations.

The takeaway

David Sacks' transition from a direct policy-shaping role as AI czar to an advisory position on PCAST signals a shift in his influence within the Trump administration. While he will still be able to make recommendations on a broader range of technology issues, his new role on the advisory council means he will be further removed from the center of power in Washington.