President-elect Trump’s pick of David Sacks as "White House AI & Crypto Czar" has set Silicon Valley buzzing. This week, Robert Loft and Haley Hanson unpack the implications of putting a PayPal Mafia veteran and vocal tech libertarian in charge of emerging-tech policy.

Highlights:

Who is David Sacks? A dive into his PayPal roots, ties to Elon Musk, and outspoken political stances.
AI deregulation and crypto clarity: How Sacks plans to reverse Biden-era policies and reshape tech's regulatory landscape.
Free speech or corporate interest? The potential conflicts of having tech moguls craft policy that directly impacts their own ventures.
Trump’s Silicon Valley strategy: Why this appointment signals a shift in Washington’s approach to AI and blockchain.

Is this a win for innovation—or a recipe for conflicts of interest? Don’t miss our deep dive into this controversial new role. 🤖💰

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Trump’s “AI & Crypto Czar”: What David Sacks Means for Tech Policy