Sacks is the Trump administration's top advisor on tech and crypto policy. In recent weeks, he's faced questions about conflicts of interest and criticism over his drive to undo state AI laws.

As the Trump administration tells it, artificial intelligence is on the verge of ushering in a new economic boom like that the US enjoyed in the 1990s, when real incomes climbed, the unemployment rate tumbled to the lowest in decades, stocks surged and fiscal deficits turned into surpluses.

President Donald Trump executive order on a national artificial intelligence framework threatens funding for states that pursue AI laws deemed "onerous."

Energy Secretary Chris Wright believes AI will help achieve nuclear fusion within years, creating a synergistic relationship to solve the growing power demands of data centers.

White House AI czar David Sacks defended President Donald Trump’s push to rein in state-level regulation of artificial intelligence over objections from Democrats, saying the move seeks to ease a growing compliance burden for companies.

President Donald Trump is considering pressuring states to stop regulating artificial intelligence in a draft executive order obtained Thursday by The Associated Press, as some in Congress also consider whether to temporarily block states from regulating AI.

“President Trump’s Executive Order on Eliminating State Law Obstructing National AI Policy is an important step to ensuring there are clear and consistent rules that can keep Americans safe while allowing innovation to thrive,” Moore said. “States will still play a vital role, but a strong federal standard is essential to advancing AI innovation.”

President Donald Trump is heading into the 2026 election year vowing to pull out all the stops to promote artificial intelligence just as American voters are starting to voice some doubts.