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.<\/p>\n
Big Tech Leaders Welcome Trump’s AI Council Appointments<\/p>\n
Several high-profile executives tapped for the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, or PCAST, welcomed their appointments.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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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.”<\/p>\n
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\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/RSBFDjSzKq<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Michael Dell \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 (@MichaelDell) March 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Trending:\u00a0This Startup Thinks It Can Reinvent the Wheel \u2014 Literally<\/a><\/p>\n The council will be co-chaired by David Sacks and Michael Kratsios, who also took to X to share their gratitude.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n PCAST is the principal body of external advisors tasked with shaping science,\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/UoEW6KCFAj<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 David Sacks (@DavidSacks) March 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Today, we welcome the first wave of extraordinary members to President Trump’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST).<\/p>\n 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\u2026<\/p>\n \u2014 Director Michael Kratsios (@mkratsios47) March 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n See Also:\u00a01.5 Million Users Are Already Working Inside This AI Platform \u2014 Investors Can Still Get In<\/a><\/p>\n Elizabeth Warren Criticizes Big Tech Influence<\/p>\n Not everyone is applauding the move.<\/p>\n Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) criticized the composition of the council, arguing it departs from tradition.<\/p>\n “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.<\/p>\n NEW: Trump appointed 12 Big Tech executives including Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.<\/p>\n This board is usually made up of top scientists and doctors.<\/p>\n In the Trump Administration only money gets a seat at the table.<\/p>\n \u2014 Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) March 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Meta, Google and Nvidia each donated $1 million to Trump’s inauguration<\/a> fund.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Andreessen has also contributed to political action committees aligned with Trump.<\/p>\n Read Next:\u00a0Blue-chip art has historically outpaced the S&P 500 since 1995, and fractional investing is now opening this institutional asset class to everyday investors.<\/a><\/p>\n Photo courtesy: jamesonwu1972 On Shutterstock.com<\/p>\n Up Next: Transform your trading with Benzinga Edge’s one-of-a-kind market trade ideas and tools. Click now to access unique insights<\/a> that can set you ahead in today’s competitive market.<\/p>\n Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga:<\/p>\n This article Elizabeth Warren Slams Big Tech\u2013Heavy AI Council As Lisa Su, Michael Dell, Others Thank Trump: ‘Only Money Gets A Seat At The Table’<\/a> originally appeared on Benzinga.com<\/a><\/p>\n