Trump appoints ex-Attorney General to White House AI panel

Appointment to AI Panel

US President Donald Trump has appointed former Attorney General Pam Bondi to the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, tasking her with helping coordinate artificial intelligence policy between federal officials and technology industry leaders, according to Axios. The news site reported on Tuesday that Bondi will serve on PCAST after departing her role as the nation's top law enforcement officer last month, though specific details regarding her tenure on the council remain undisclosed.

Health and Recovery

The appointment comes as Bondi recovers from a thyroid cancer diagnosis she received shortly after leaving the Justice Department, Axios reported. A source familiar with the matter told the outlet that she has undergone treatment for the condition and is currently recuperating, though the timeline for her return to full capacity remains unclear.

Transition from Justice Department

Last month, Trump announced Bondi's removal from the Attorney General post, stating at the time that she would transition to a private sector role he described as a much needed and important new job. The president did not specify the White House advisory position she would assume, according to Axios, which noted the PCAST appointment marks her return to government service shortly after her departure from the Cabinet.