{
  "id": 9204080,
  "title": "Sources: Scott Bessent is emerging as a frontrunner for the AI czar position; other names include WH OSTP Director Michael Kratsios and OPM Director Scott Kupor (Semafor)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/sources-scott-bessent-is-emerging-as-a-frontrunner-for-the-ai-czar",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-22T21:45:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Techmeme",
    "slug": "techmeme",
    "url": "https://www.semafor.com/article/09/22/2026/bessent-eyed-for-trumps-ai-czar"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, is emerging as a frontrunner for the position of \"AI czar\" according to sources. Other names being considered for the role include White House OSTP Director Michael Kratsios and OPM Director Scott Kupor, as reported by Semafor.\n\nBessent has been actively involved in AI policymaking and has held discussions with Chinese officials on the topic. He recently met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly to discuss a potential US-China \"notification mechanism\" for communicating about AI incidents that pose threats to national security. According to Fortune, Bessent has also emphasized that the creators of AI technology will be held responsible for its impact, stating that the government will not act as a \"liability shield\" for hyperscalers.\n\nThe US and China are set to meet again in about two months in Shenzhen, China, to discuss artificial intelligence dangers and communications protocols, as announced by Bessent. The White House has cautioned that any reporting on personnel decisions that have not been officially announced should be regarded as speculation.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Fortune",
        "title": "If AI is going to destroy humanity, Scott Bessent says hyperscalers, not government, must take the fall: ‘We cannot absolve you of responsibility’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/if-ai-is-going-to-destroy-humanity-scott-bessent-says-hyperscalers",
        "published": "2026-09-22T16:22:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}