Howard Lutnick
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Howard Lutnick — full AI read
Howard Lutnick — US Secretary of Commerce (United States) — ranks #79/635 on the Power & Influence Index (61.6). Greatest lever: Political power (73.0, Leading). Entrenchment 52/100; net worth $2bn.
Role
US Secretary of Commerce
Country
United States
Category
Head of state/govt
Net worth / capital
$2bn
Controls
Export controls, chip restrictions (BIS), trade/tariffs, CHIPS Act, AI policy
Dimension read
| Dimension | Value | Standing | What a high vs low value means — and where Howard Lutnick sits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PII Power & Influence (PII) | 61.6 | Strong · #79/635 | High 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 power | 70.0 | Strong · #155/635 | High here — controls vast wealth and companies. ▲ high: controls vast wealth and companies · ▼ low: limited economic control |
| Political power Political power | 73.0 | Leading · #45/635 | High here — commands states, law or policy. ▲ high: commands states, law or policy · ▼ low: little formal political power |
| AI power AI power | 72.0 | Strong · #99/635 | High 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 reach | 50.0 | Moderate · #305/635 | Mid-pack. High would mean commands a vast audience or network; low would mean limited direct reach. ▲ high: commands a vast audience or network · ▼ low: limited direct reach |
| Institutional control Institutional control | 82.0 | Strong · #88/635 | High here — controls pivotal institutions and capital. ▲ high: controls pivotal institutions and capital · ▼ low: limited institutional control |
| Entrenchment / tenure Entrenchment / tenure | 52.0 | Developing · #543/635 | Low 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 (73.0, Leading) — commands states, law or policy.
- Institutional control (82.0, Strong) — controls pivotal institutions and capital.
- AI power (72.0, Strong) — shapes or controls the trajectory of AI.
Risk factors
- Contingent power (tenure 52): term-limited or contestable — influence may fade with office or markets.
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