In a bold move signaling a new era of close collaboration between the White House and Big Tech, President Donald Trump has appointed several of the world’s most powerful technology leaders to a high-level advisory council focused on artificial intelligence and national technological supremacy.
Among the first 13 members announced by the White House on Wednesday are:
- Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman and CEO of Meta Platforms
- Jensen Huang, Founder and CEO of Nvidia
- Larry Ellison, Chairman and CTO of Oracle
- Sergey Brin, Co-founder of Google
- Lisa Su, President and CEO of AMD
The appointments form part of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, which is expected to eventually grow to 24 members. The council will play a central role in shaping U.S. policy on artificial intelligence, reducing regulatory barriers, and accelerating American innovation in the face of intense global competition — particularly from China.
AI at the Center of Trump’s Second-Term Agenda
Since taking office in January 2025, President Trump has made maintaining U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence a top national priority. He views AI as one of the most critical battlegrounds in the strategic competition with China.
Just days after his inauguration, Trump directed federal agencies to develop a comprehensive AI action plan aimed at cutting red tape and empowering the private sector to lead innovation.
The newly formed council will advise the administration on AI policy, infrastructure, talent development, and national security implications of the technology. It will be co-chaired by David Sacks, White House AI and Crypto Czar, and Michael Kratsios, the President’s Technology Advisor.
Strategic Significance of the Appointments
The inclusion of such high-profile tech leaders sends a clear message: the Trump administration is seeking direct input from the executives who actually build and control the infrastructure powering the AI revolution.
- Jensen Huang (Nvidia): As the leader of the company that produces over 80% of the world’s advanced AI chips, Huang’s presence underscores the critical importance of semiconductor power in the AI race.
- Mark Zuckerberg (Meta): His appointment reflects the growing integration of social media platforms, metaverse technologies, and large language models in the broader AI ecosystem.
- Sergey Brin (Google): Bringing deep expertise from one of the pioneers of AI research and development.
- Lisa Su (AMD): Adding critical perspective on competition in the chip industry.
The White House stated that additional members will be appointed in the coming weeks.
Industry Reactions
Both Zuckerberg and Nvidia welcomed the appointments, stating that the council will help strengthen America’s global leadership in AI. Oracle declined to comment.
Bob Mumgaard, CEO and co-founder of Commonwealth Fusion Systems, also joined the council. His company described the appointment as “a strong signal of government support for the nuclear fusion industry,” highlighting how the council’s scope extends beyond AI into other transformative technologies.
A New Era of Public-Private Partnership?
These appointments mark a noticeable shift toward closer cooperation between the U.S. government and Big Tech companies. After years of tension over regulation, antitrust issues, and content moderation, the Trump administration appears to be prioritizing partnership over confrontation in the race for technological supremacy.
With American companies poised to invest trillions of dollars in AI infrastructure over the next decade, the council is expected to help remove bureaucratic obstacles and align government policy with the needs of the industry.
The China Factor
The timing of these appointments is no coincidence. A recent congressional report warned that China is rapidly closing the gap in AI development and could threaten U.S. leadership if America does not act decisively. Trump has repeatedly described AI as “the future of warfare, economy, and national power.”
By bringing together the CEOs who control the computing power, data, and algorithms that drive modern AI, the administration aims to ensure that the United States maintains its edge in what many consider the defining technology of the 21st century.
As the council begins its work, the world will be watching closely to see whether this high-powered alliance between Washington and Silicon Valley can translate into concrete policies that secure America’s technological dominance for decades to come.