On Wednesday, President Donald Trump’s newly appointed AI advisory council drew reactions, with top tech executives expressing gratitude while critics warned of growing corporate influence in policymaking.
Big Tech Leaders Welcome Trump’s AI Council Appointments
Several high-profile executives tapped for the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, or PCAST, welcomed their appointments.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. CEO Lisa Su said she was “honored to be nominated” and looked forward to advancing U.S. technology leadership alongside fellow members.
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Dell Technologies Inc. CEO Michael Dell echoed a similar sentiment, calling it a privilege to join the council and highlighting that artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are “reshaping what’s possible for American businesses and the global economy.”
Honored to join President Trump’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). AI and emerging technologies are reshaping what’s possible for American businesses and the global economy. Looking forward to helping ensure the U.S. leads in this Golden Age of Innovation… https://t.co/RSBFDjSzKq
— Michael Dell 🇺🇸 (@MichaelDell) March 25, 2026
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The council will be co-chaired by David Sacks and Michael Kratsios, who also took to X to share their gratitude.
I am honored and grateful to be appointed by President Trump to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) and to be named Co-Chair along with OSTP Director Michael Kratsios.
PCAST is the principal body of external advisors tasked with shaping science,… pic.twitter.com/UoEW6KCFAj
— David Sacks (@DavidSacks) March 25, 2026
Today, we welcome the first wave of extraordinary members to President Trump’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST).
Rooted in the tradition FDR began in 1933, PCAST unites America’s brightest minds to advise the President on the most pressing national issues in…
— Director Michael Kratsios (@mkratsios47) March 25, 2026
Other prominent members include Nvidia Corporation CEO Jensen Huang, Meta Platforms Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Oracle Corp. executive chairman Larry Ellison and Alphabet Inc. co-founder Sergey Brin. Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen is also on the list.
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Elizabeth Warren Criticizes Big Tech Influence
Not everyone is applauding the move.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) criticized the composition of the council, arguing it departs from tradition.
“Only money gets a seat at the table,” Warren said, noting that such advisory bodies have historically included leading scientists and academics rather than corporate executives.
NEW: Trump appointed 12 Big Tech executives including Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
This board is usually made up of top scientists and doctors.
In the Trump Administration only money gets a seat at the table.
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) March 25, 2026
Meta, Google and Nvidia each donated $1 million to Trump’s inauguration fund.
Ellison’s Oracle is part of the group that assumed control of TikTok’s U.S. operations under a deal approved by Trump through an executive order.
Andreessen has also contributed to political action committees aligned with Trump.
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