Trump Taps Tech Titans, Not Scientists, for Key Science Advisory Panel
The Trump administration has stacked the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology with tech executives rather than scientific experts, raising concerns about the lack of qualified leadership.
Trump has stocked his President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) with an abundance of tech billionaires and industry titans rather than seasoned scientists and researchers. This move has drawn scrutiny from critics who argue that the council lacks the necessary expertise to provide impartial, evidence-based advice on critical science and technology issues.
PCAST, which is typically a low-profile advisory group, found itself in the spotlight earlier this year when the Biden administration was forced to accept the resignation of its inaugural chair due to allegations of abusive behavior. Now, under the Trump administration, the council appears to have taken an even more industry-centric turn, with nine unfilled vacancies and a roster dominated by high-profile tech executives.
Source: Ars Technica
