Trump confirms Bessent will not be ‘super intelligence’ czar

Published September 25, 2026 3:05pm ET | Updated September 25, 2026 3:05pm ET



Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will not be the first AI czar to lead the so-called AI Force, President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday.

The president appeared to be addressing a Semafor report that listed Bessent as a top contender for the new role.

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