David Sacks’ Dual Roles Spark Ethics Debate in AI Policy

David Sacks’ Dual Roles Spark Ethics Debate in AI Policy

David Sacks and the Ethics of Blurred Government Lines David Sacks, a name well-known in Silicon Valley circles, is now drawing national attention—not for his startup investments, but for his role inside the Trump administration. As both the White House adviser on AI and crypto and a key partner at Craft Ventures, Sacks is at the center of a growing ethics controversy. The focus keyword here— David Sacks government ethics —has been thrust into the spotlight following a $22 million funding round announced by AI startup Vultron, with Craft Ventures listed as a prominent backer. Given Sacks' dual responsibilities, observers are asking: can public policy be fairly shaped by someone actively profiting from the industries they’re regulating? Image Credits:Steve Jennings / Getty Images This question isn't just academic. It gets to the heart of what defines trustworthy governance in 2025. At the center of the debate are two ethics waivers—one covering crypto interests, another for artifici…