David Sacks Discusses Artificial Intelligence Policy and National Security

Sat, 02 May 2026 23:42:00 +0200

In this recent POLITICO interview, David Sacks, co-chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, addresses the complex relationship between the Trump administration and leading artificial intelligence companies. The discussion centers on the tensions arising from AI startups attempting to place restrictions on how government entities, such as the Department of Defense, utilize their technology. Specifically, Sacks highlights the conflict with Anthropic, which has sought to prevent the military from using its products for mass domestic surveillance and fully autonomous weapons targeting. Sacks argues that companies must accept the implications of selling their products to national defense agencies, asserting that they cannot attempt to exert veto power over the lawful deployment of technology once it is integrated into the government's chain of command. Furthermore, he explores the broader implications of AI development, suggesting that the rollout of powerful