President's new science council: 9 billionaires and 1 scientist (scientificamerican.com) AI

U.S. President Donald Trump has named a new PCAST science and technology advisory council dominated by technology leaders, with 9 billionaires and only one university researcher, quantum physicist John Martinis. The panel is largely focused on areas like artificial intelligence, quantum information, and nuclear power, and critics say it lacks representation from biology and broader academic expertise. The administration could add up to 11 more members under a 2025 order.