President Donald Trump has appointed 13 prominent technology executives, including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Oracle Executive Chairman Larry Ellison, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). The council will advise the administration on artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, and other emerging technologies, with a focus on workforce development and innovation.
The White House announced the appointments on March 25, 2026, following an executive order establishing PCAST. The council, co-chaired by David Sacks and Michael Kratsios, will include up to 24 members, with additional appointments expected in the future. Other notable appointees include Google co-founder Sergey Brin, AMD CEO Lisa Su, and venture capitalist Marc Andreessen.
Core Objectives and Focus Areas
PCAST will address the opportunities and challenges presented by emerging technologies to the American workforce. The White House emphasized the importance of ensuring all Americans thrive in what it calls the 'Golden Age of Innovation.' The council’s work aligns with Trump’s priority of securing U.S. leadership in AI, particularly in competition with China. Since taking office in January 2025, Trump has directed federal agencies to prepare an AI Action Plan aimed at reducing regulatory barriers and accelerating private-sector innovation.
Industry Alignment and Political Context
The appointments signal closer ties between the Trump administration and major technology companies. Meta donated $1 million to Trump’s 2025 inauguration fund, reflecting a renewed relationship between Zuckerberg and the president. Oracle, under Ellison’s leadership, has long supported Trump and recently partnered with him on a $500 billion AI infrastructure investment. Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, along with other tech leaders, will play a key role in shaping AI policy and related regulations.
Historical Precedent
Since President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Science Advisory Board in 1933, each U.S. president has formed a similar advisory council. PCAST’s current composition reflects a blend of industry leaders and innovators, with a focus on advancing technological competitiveness.