David Sacks, a former PayPal executive and member of the ‘PayPal Mafia,’ is positioning himself as a potential ‘artificial intelligence czar’ for Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign. Sacks has been a vocal supporter of Trump and has advocated for the US to prioritize AI development to maintain its technological edge over China. He believes AI will be a crucial issue in the upcoming election and has criticized the Biden administration’s approach to the technology. Sacks has also been involved in the crypto industry, co-founding the blockchain company Craft Ventures. The article delves into Sacks’ background, his connections to the PayPal Mafia, and his ambitions to play a key role in shaping AI policy if Trump regains the presidency.