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President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology

President Donald Trump has issued an order to establish the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). This council is designed to bring together experts from academia, industry, and government to advise the President on science, technology, education, and innovation policy. It aims to maintain the United States' global technological dominance by addressing challenges in fields like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and biotechnology. The council will consist of up to 24 members, including key advisors and distinguished non-federal experts, and will provide scientific and technical information to inform public policy. The order also revokes a previous executive order related to the council, emphasizing a new direction for scientific advisory in the administration.