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Doug Burgum

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Doug Burgum — full AI read

Doug Burgum — US Secretary of the Interior; Chair of National Energy Council (United States) — ranks #256/635 on the Power & Influence Index (50.8). Greatest lever: Political power (64.0, Strong). Entrenchment 52/100; net worth $1bn.

Role
US Secretary of the Interior; Chair of National Energy Council
Country
United States
Category
Industry & energy
Net worth / capital
$1bn
Controls
Energy policy, public lands, AI data-center power

Dimension read

DimensionValueStandingWhat a high vs low value means — and where Doug Burgum sits
PII Power & Influence (PII)50.8Moderate · #255/635Mid-pack. High would mean near the apex of civilizational influence; low would mean lower relative influence within this elite set.
▲ high: near the apex of civilizational influence  ·  ▼ low: lower relative influence within this elite set
Economic power Economic power68.0Strong · #190/635High here — controls vast wealth and companies.
▲ high: controls vast wealth and companies  ·  ▼ low: limited economic control
Political power Political power64.0Strong · #119/635High here — commands states, law or policy.
▲ high: commands states, law or policy  ·  ▼ low: little formal political power
AI power AI power45.0Moderate · #307/635Mid-pack. High would mean shapes or controls the trajectory of AI; low would mean limited sway over AI's direction.
▲ high: shapes or controls the trajectory of AI  ·  ▼ low: limited sway over AI's direction
Platform reach Platform reach38.0Developing · #498/635Low here — limited direct reach.
▲ high: commands a vast audience or network  ·  ▼ low: limited direct reach
Institutional control Institutional control70.0Moderate · #281/635Mid-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

  • Political power (64.0, Strong) — commands states, law or policy.
  • Economic power (68.0, Strong) — controls vast wealth and companies.

Risk factors

  • Contingent power (tenure 52): term-limited or contestable — influence may fade with office or markets.
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