Tech Leaders

• China is launching a global "AI governance" offensive to challenge U.S. tech leadership, utilizing diplomatic efforts at the United Nations and international summits. • Key initiatives include a September 2025 agreement with ASEAN to establish an AI safety network by 2026 and a joint "AI Plus" action plan to increase regional AI adoption. • In July 2025, China further expanded its influence by launching the China-BRICS AI Development and Cooperation Center during the World AI Conference in Shanghai.

• White House technology advisor David Sacks has expanded his role to become co-chair of a newly formed presidential advisory council focused on guiding U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence. • The council aims to shape national AI policy and strategy amid intensifying global competition. • This development underscores the Biden administration's push to maintain U.S. dominance in AI innovation and deployment.

• A new US science and technology council has been established including leaders from Meta, Nvidia, Oracle, Google, and AMD to guide national AI strategy and policy. • The council will shape policy in response to global competition, particularly with China, while prioritizing innovation acceleration and reducing regulatory barriers. • This government-industry alignment reflects the administration's emphasis on AI competitiveness and signals closer integration between policymaking and tech sector interests.

• President Donald Trump named prominent tech figures like Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg, Google co-founder Sergey Brin, Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, Nvidia chief Jensen Huang, AMD CEO Lisa Su, and investor Marc Andreessen to his President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) on March 25, 2026. • The council, co-chaired by AI/crypto advisor David Sacks and science/technology assistant Michael Kratsios, typically has 24 members but currently lists 13, including two women: Safra Catz and Lisa Su. • PCAST, established since 1990 and originating under FDR, provides advisory reports on topics like quantum computing, pandemics, and energy without regulatory power; the current iteration ends in ten months unless extended.

• President Donald J. Trump appointed the first members to the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) on March 25, 2026. • Co-chaired by David Sacks and Michael Kratsios, the council includes Marc Andreessen, Sergey Brin, Safra Catz, Michael Dell, Jacob DeWitte, Fred Ehrsam, Larry Ellison, David Friedberg, Jensen Huang, John Martinis, Bob Mumgaard, Lisa Su, and Mark Zuckerberg. • Established by Executive Order, PCAST will advise on emerging technologies' impact on the American workforce and strengthening U.S. leadership in innovation.

• CERAWeek by S&P Global in Houston (March 23-27, 2026) features speakers from Amazon Web Services, Google, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Meta, Dell, Applied Materials, and AMD on AI, data centers, and energy. • Programming focuses on AI's impact on energy power demand, data center innovation, chip design, robotics, workforce, and investment strategies. • New 'Bridge' venue connects energy and tech leaders; includes Energy Venture Day with 40+ startups and TEX-E collegiate pitch competition.