Trump Taps Tech CEOs for AI Advisory Council

New panel aims to guide federal AI policy and investment.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 8:32am

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President Donald Trump has appointed several prominent tech industry leaders, including Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, to a new federal advisory council focused on artificial intelligence. The council will provide guidance to the White House on AI policy, regulation, and investment priorities.

Why it matters

The formation of this high-profile AI council signals the Trump administration's growing focus on harnessing AI technology for economic and national security advantages. By tapping top tech CEOs, the president aims to leverage private sector expertise to shape the government's AI agenda.

The details

The new American Artificial Intelligence Initiative Council will be chaired by Zuckerberg and include other tech luminaries such as Ellison, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and Microsoft President Brad Smith. The council's mandate is to advise the White House on AI research, development, and deployment, with an eye toward maintaining American leadership in this critical emerging technology.

  • The council was announced on March 31, 2026.

The players

Mark Zuckerberg

CEO of Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook.

Larry Ellison

Co-founder and chief technology officer of Oracle Corporation.

Jensen Huang

CEO of Nvidia, a leading manufacturer of graphics processing units.

Brad Smith

President and vice chair of Microsoft Corporation.

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What they’re saying

“This council will help ensure the United States remains the global leader in artificial intelligence development and application.”

— President Donald Trump

“We're honored to contribute our expertise to this important initiative and help guide the government's AI strategy.”

— Mark Zuckerberg, CEO, Meta Platforms

What’s next

The council is expected to hold its first meeting in the coming weeks to begin mapping out its priorities and recommendations for the White House.

The takeaway

The formation of this high-profile AI advisory council underscores the Trump administration's recognition of the strategic importance of artificial intelligence. By tapping top tech leaders, the president aims to harness private sector innovation to bolster America's global competitiveness in this critical emerging technology.