President Donald Trump is expected to appoint leaders from Meta Platforms ($META), Oracle ($ORCL), and NVIDIA ($NVDA) to a new technology advisory council focused on artificial intelligence policy and emerging technologies, according to a White House official. The council, part of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), will include major industry figures and is expected to play a role in shaping U.S. AI strategy.
- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Oracle Executive Chairman Larry Ellison, and NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang are expected to be among initial members
- The council will be co-chaired by David Sacks and Michael Kratsios, with up to 24 total members
- Google co-founder Sergey Brin is also expected to join the advisory group
- Meta, NVIDIA, and Oracle collectively spent an estimated ~$40 million on lobbying in 2025
- Meta’s lobbying totaled roughly ~$26 million in 2025, up from prior years
- NVIDIA’s lobbying rose sharply to nearly ~$5 million in 2025, reflecting increased AI policy focus
- Oracle spent approximately ~$9 million on lobbying in 2025
- The administration has emphasized AI and crypto policy as key priorities during Trump’s second term
Relevant Companies
- Meta Platforms ($META) – Direct involvement through CEO participation and significant lobbying tied to AI regulation
- NVIDIA ($NVDA) – Central to AI infrastructure and policy discussions; lobbying spend has increased alongside AI growth
- Oracle ($ORCL) – Enterprise AI and cloud positioning alongside executive advisory role
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. This article may be updated as more details become available.
