Trump’s latest AI czar has already resigned
TechCrunch AI Julie Bort
Chris Fall resigned as director of the Center for AI Standards and Innovation after three months, marking the third leadership departure at the agency in six months; previous directors Collin Burns and David Sacks also left within weeks of their appointments. The agency, which operates under NIST and is responsible for developing AI testing standards and assessing cybersecurity risks, was notably excluded from the White House's new "Gold Eagle" AI safety oversight program announced this month. CAISI's instability coincides with broader tension in the Trump administration's AI policy, including conflicts with Anthropic and ongoing debates over regulating Chinese AI models, leaving the primary U.S. organization for AI standards without consistent leadership.
Why it matters
The director role for the Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) has become a revolving door since David Sacks left his position as czar.
