Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google who has long sought influence over White House science policy, is helping to fund the salaries of more than two dozen officials in the Biden administration under the auspices of an outside group, the Federation of American Scientists.
The revelation of Schmidt’s role in funding the jobs, the extent of which has not been previously reported, adds to a picture of the tech mogul’s growing influence in the White House science office and in the administration – at a time when the federal government is looking closely at future technologies and potential regulations of Artificial Intelligence.
Schmidt has become one of the United States’ most influential advocates for federal research and investment in AI, even as privacy advocates call for greater regulation.
A spokesperson for Schmidt defended the arrangement, saying in a statement that “Eric, who has fully complied with all necessary disclosure requirements, is one of many successful executives and entrepreneurs committed to addressing America’s shortcomings in AI and other related areas.”
The spokesperson also defended the existence of privately funded fellows, chosen by FAS, in key policy making areas as both legal and beneficial to the public.
“While it is appropriate to review the relationship between the public and private sectors to ensure compliance and ethics oversight, there are people with the expertise and experience to make monumental change and advance our country, and they should have the opportunity to work across sectors to maintain our competitive advantage for public benefit,” the statement said.
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This imposter broke the law himself by being in the White House. Of course, he entices others to do the same. - I fondly recall President Donald J. Trump, whose impeccable business ethics and outstanding morality was a beacon for American patriots and any freedom loving person anywhere in the world. Trump and his team didn't get anywhere near breaking any law. I look forward to him getting back into the White House in January 2025.
Arrogance on display. They think they are above the law??? Why do they do this Crap?? Like the Bible says Your sins will find you out. What is done in the dark will be brought to light. Lock them up!!!
Impeachment is too soft. Arrest. Gitmo. Trial. Punishment whatever it is. Impeachment for Treason? I think not.
Boy, the corruption runs deep