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This week has been anything but quiet for David Sacks, currently the White House AI and crypto czar. In a headline-making move on Thursday, Sacks took to X to urge Washington to loosen export controls on American chipmakers like Nvidia. He warned that restricting their ability to sell abroad could give Chinese tech leaders like Huawei a massive advantage in the global AI race. Sacks argued that recent developments in China, including Huawei unveiling new AI chips and Beijing ordering major tech firms to halt purchases from Nvidia, show China is pushing for semiconductor independence and global dominance. The message, he stressed, is that America cannot afford bureaucratic delays, or companies like Huawei will easily fill the gaps, putting U.S. tech power at risk. This post sparked debate among investors and drew commentary from tech analysts, with voices like Jim Cramer on CNBC downplaying claims that Chinese chips have caught up to Nvidia.

The story continued on Capitol Hill, where Sacks found himself once again under scrutiny. Democratic lawmakers led by Senator Elizabeth Warren sent an official letter asking whether he had exceeded his 130-day limit as a special government employee, a rule meant to curb conflicts of interest with outside investments. Sacks’s team responded via CNBC, emphatically denying any breach, stating he tracks his days meticulously and remains compliant. The controversy is sharply focused on his strong ties to both crypto and AI industries through Craft Ventures and his ongoing advisory roles. Warren’s push for tougher crypto regulation and mandatory SEC registration for digital asset firms has turned Sacks’s influence into a lightning rod. According to Coin World, Sacks has categorically dismissed speculation that he’s wielded informal influence over policy decisions longer than permitted, emphasizing that his role is strictly time-bound and advisory.

Meanwhile, his advocacy for balanced innovation and tighter regulation continues to polarize public and political opinion. Sacks is seen by some industry leaders as a necessary bridge between government oversight and Silicon Valley’s innovation. Others, especially regulatory hardliners, warn that his temporary influence may be slowing progress towards robust consumer protections and market stability. At a recent Senate hearing, Warren flagged crypto’s volatility and fraud risks, amplifying bipartisan support for new legislation that could reshape the digital asset landscape.

Outside his government role, Sacks’s business dealings remain in the spotlight, with observers monitoring whether his private investments overlap with his federal responsibilities. On social media, his posts about AI policy and regulatory strategy continue to draw sharp commentary, but no major new tweets or Instagram appearances were reported in the past 24 hours outside of his statements on chip exports.

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