David Sacks, the first person to hold the title of White House AI and Crypto Czar, announced his departure from the role on March 26, 2026. Rather than walking away from Washington entirely, Sacks moved to co-chair the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, known as PCAST.
What Sacks actually did in the role
Trump tapped Sacks for the czar position in December 2024, making him the point person for shaping federal policy on both AI and digital assets.
During his tenure, one of the most notable deliverables was the GENIUS Act, a legislative framework aimed at bringing regulatory clarity to stablecoins and other digital assets.
The broader AI security mandate proved murkier. No dedicated AI Security Agency was formally established under the Trump administration during Sacks’ time in the role. References to structured AI security oversight have been more closely associated with the UK’s AI Security Institute than with any US equivalent.
