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David Sacks — full AI read

David Sacks — White House AI and Crypto Czar (United States) — ranks #73/635 on the Power & Influence Index (62.1). Greatest lever: AI power (78.0, Leading). Entrenchment 52/100; net worth $2bn.

Role
White House AI and Crypto Czar
Country
United States
Category
Head of state/govt
Net worth / capital
$2bn
Controls
US AI policy coordination, crypto regulation, tech-government bridge

Dimension read

DimensionValueStandingWhat a high vs low value means — and where David Sacks sits
PII Power & Influence (PII)62.1Strong · #73/635High here — near the apex of civilizational influence.
▲ high: near the apex of civilizational influence  ·  ▼ low: lower relative influence within this elite set
Economic power Economic power62.0Moderate · #266/635Mid-pack. High would mean controls vast wealth and companies; low would mean limited economic control.
▲ high: controls vast wealth and companies  ·  ▼ low: limited economic control
Political power Political power68.0Strong · #84/635High here — commands states, law or policy.
▲ high: commands states, law or policy  ·  ▼ low: little formal political power
AI power AI power78.0Leading · #42/635High here — shapes or controls the trajectory of AI.
▲ high: shapes or controls the trajectory of AI  ·  ▼ low: limited sway over AI's direction
Platform reach Platform reach72.0Strong · #72/635High here — commands a vast audience or network.
▲ high: commands a vast audience or network  ·  ▼ low: limited direct reach
Institutional control Institutional control74.0Moderate · #232/635Mid-pack. High would mean controls pivotal institutions and capital; low would mean limited institutional control.
▲ high: controls pivotal institutions and capital  ·  ▼ low: limited institutional control
Entrenchment / tenure Entrenchment / tenure52.0Developing · #543/635Low here — power is contingent — term-limited or contestable.
▲ high: power is locked in (indefinite or controlling stake)  ·  ▼ low: power is contingent — term-limited or contestable

Strengths

  • AI power (78.0, Leading) — shapes or controls the trajectory of AI.
  • Platform reach (72.0, Strong) — commands a vast audience or network.
  • Political power (68.0, Strong) — commands states, law or policy.

Risk factors

  • Contingent power (tenure 52): term-limited or contestable — influence may fade with office or markets.
These are model outputs and scenarios, not forecasts of actual outcomes. This platform measures access to, utilization of, and leverage from cognitive infrastructure — not intelligence. No causality or certainty is claimed.