Trump rules out Bessent as AI czar

President Trump confirmed on Friday that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will not serve as the artificial intelligence czar. This announcement addresses speculation and a Semafor report that positioned Bessent as a top contender for the role. Trump specified that Bessent will not lead the AI Force or become the Super Intelligence (SI) Czar, which is the president's proposed rebranding of AI. The decision clarifies the leadership direction for the newly envisioned Super Intelligence initiative.