The Trump administration has appointed former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to a tech advisory role focused on AI policy, despite her ongoing battle with cancer. The advisory group is reportedly filled with billionaire allies of the president, raising questions about the administration's commitment to balanced tech governance. Bondi's appointment comes as the administration struggles to define its AI policy direction.
trump put pam bondi on a tech advisory board while she's fighting cancer, and the board is basically a billionaire boys' club. the admin is still trying to figure out what to do about AI.
This appointment highlights the Trump administration's pattern of prioritizing political loyalty and billionaire interests over expertise in critical tech policy areas. Bondi's lack of a tech background, combined with her health struggles, raises concerns about the seriousness of the administration's approach to AI regulation. The move could set a precedent for how future administrations balance health, loyalty, and competence in high-stakes advisory roles.
this is peak trump admin: loyalty and billionaire buddies over actual expertise, even when someone's literally fighting cancer. it's a bad look for AI policy and sets a weird precedent for who gets to shape the future of tech.
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