Michael Kratsios.
Deputy U.S. Chief Technology Officer
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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Michael Kratsios attended a meeting and advised on proposals for the U.S. Space Academy initiative.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump seeks a talent pipeline for space initiatives, establishing a commission that includes Michael Kratsios and Pete Hegseth.Some support1 report
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Michael Kratsios, who previously worked at Scale AI, has shared critical views regarding the state of AI.Some support1 report
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Kratsios commented on Diamandis's podcast regarding AI. AI-related layoffs are gaining currency among executives. Industry leaders are concerned about negative public perception of AI.Some support2 reports
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The White House, involving Michael Kratsios and the Office of Management and Budget, led a push for a science policy overhaul.Some support10 reports4 developments inside
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The administration appointed Michael Kratsios as chief science adviser and he urged shifting research funding.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Administration actions have resulted in funding cuts and investigations involving the National Science Foundation.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Brian Stone is performing the duties of NSF director, and Michael Kratsios' report has been informing the NSF's pilot program.Well supported5 reports
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The Trump administration launched a quantum initiative, with Michael Kratsios advising on the ongoing technology race.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Michael Kratsios announced findings regarding current efforts, comparing them to the work of Vannevar Bush.Some support1 report
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US policy on scientific research and innovation was discussed on June 10th, involving Michael Kratsios and Furman University.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Donald Trump and Michael Kratsios were involved in actions on June 22nd, including signing executive orders to accelerate quantum leadership.Some support1 report
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Michael Kratsios attended a supersonic flight announcement at Edwards Air Force Base on June 5, 2026.Some support1 report
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Michael Kratsios was appointed to an advisory committee by President Trump to facilitate coordination between government and tech executives.Well supported4 reports
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Around Michael Kratsios this week
News at the entities that move Michael Kratsios most-
Donald Trump StructuralDonald Trump waived sanctions on Russia and negotiated the release of Hubbard, while ABC News questioned his sanctions decisions.Moves Michael Kratsios
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G20 OperationalG20 discussions involving South Africa questioned the body's integrity, economic growth, and exclusionary actions.Moves Michael Kratsios
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OpenAI OperationalMicrosoft AI is testing its models with Meta and DeepSeek, joining Google and OpenAI in AI claims.Moves Michael Kratsios
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SpaceX StructuralElon Musk is facing calls for investigation regarding spending cuts and financial management related to his companies, prompted by a political figure.Moves Michael Kratsios
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Peter Thiel StructuralPeter Thiel commented on the ICC's potential oversight of the administration and expressed skepticism regarding US involvement in the Middle East.Moves Michael Kratsios
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White House StructuralThe White House hosted a pitch competition involving Donald Trump.Moves Michael Kratsios
Connections
The 37 strongest of 53, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Donald Trump Structural
Michael Kratsios served as a high-level science and technology advisor to Donald Trump, influencing administration policy and research agendas.
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Anthropic Operational
Michael Kratsios actively advocates for Anthropic's interests in regulatory, policy, and intellectual property disputes.
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G20 Operational
Michael Kratsios actively participates in and represents the US stance at G20 ministerial meetings, co-hosting the event and advocating for specific policies.
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China Operational
Michael Kratsios publicly accuses Chinese entities of industrial espionage, AI theft, and illicit business practices.
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OpenAI Operational
Kratsios monitors OpenAI's operations and represents the US policy stance on AI development and security incidents.
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SpaceX Structural
Michael Kratsios holds the functional role of Director at SpaceX.
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Office of Science and Technology Policy Structural
Michael Kratsios holds the formal role of Director within the Office of Science and Technology Policy.
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Moonshot AI Operational
Michael Kratsios has repeatedly accused Moonshot AI of industrial espionage, IP theft, and violating US export rules regarding AI model distillation.
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federal government Operational
Michael Kratsios advocates for sweeping reforms and changes to the US scientific ecosystem and federal funding policies.
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Fox News Operational
Michael Kratsios frequently appears on Fox News to provide commentary and participate in interviews.
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Howard Lutnick Operational
Lutnick and Kratsios are actively collaborating in a co-management role for CAISSI.
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White House Structural
Michael Kratsios serves as a policy leader and spokesperson for the White House, driving science policy initiatives.
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Peter Thiel Structural
Michael Kratsios held a formal employment role, including chief of staff, within Peter Thiel's investment fund.
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Edwards Air Force Base Operational
Edwards Air Force Base was the location for an event related to the supersonic flight announcement attended by Michael Kratsios.
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Moonshot Operational
Michael Kratsios has publicly accused Moonshot of technology theft, following Moonshot's release generating political attention.
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Peter Diamandis Operational
Kratsios and Diamandis actively co-act in public forums, such as podcasts, to discuss shared topics like AI and corporate trends.
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Operational
The relationship is defined by Kratsios holding a functional role as vice-chair of a commission relevant to NASA's operations.
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Pam Bondi Operational
The relationship operates as a functional coordination between government and tech sector executives within the administration's advisory team.
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National Economic Council Structural
The evidence suggests a functional employment relationship where the individual is engaged in work related to AI safety issues.
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Sean Cairncross Operational
The two individuals co-manage CAISSI and are involved in the administration push on AI policy.
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National Institute of Standards and Technology Mentioned together
Kratsios mentions NIST in the context of AI research funding.
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Chinese Communist Party Mentioned together
Kratsios discusses the advanced artificial intelligence capabilities and priorities of the Chinese Communist Party.
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Furman University Shared context
The relationship is defined by the shared context that US policy supports scientific research and innovation.
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South Africa Shared context
The relationship is contextual, where South Africa's economic issues, such as high unemployment, provide the backdrop for discussions concerning Michael Kratsios's professional situation.
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Scale AI Mentioned together
Michael Kratsios served as a former executive and contributor at Scale AI.
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Hugging Face Mentioned together
Kratsios is monitoring Hugging Face, particularly regarding AI infrastructure incidents.
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Ethan Klein Operational
Ethan Klein acts as a representative for Michael Kratsios in professional capacities.
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Utah Shared context
Kratsios delivered remarks at the Operation Gigawatt Summit, which was held in Utah.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Operational
Kratsios urged shifting funding away from legacy institutions, including Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
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DeepSeek Shared context
DeepSeek operates within a regulatory and political context where Michael Kratsios highlights concerns over illicit Chinese firm practices and export curbs.
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National Science Foundation Mentioned together
The relationship is observed in the context of administration funding cuts and investigations.
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Jensen Huang Mentioned together
Both individuals are associated with the broader industry concern regarding negative public perception of AI.
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Sam Altman Operational
The evidence shows Michael Kratsios and Sam Altman met in August 2026.
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Alabama Shared context
Kratsios's R&D alignment is framed within the national context, of which Alabama is a part.
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Andre Agassi Mentioned together
No direct relationship between the entities is established in the provided evidence.
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Nvidia Mentioned together
No direct evidence linking Nvidia and Michael Kratsios was found in the provided timeline.
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Federal Trade Commission Mentioned together
No evidence was provided to establish a relationship between Michael Kratsios and the Federal Trade Commission.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 2026
1 eventAugust 2026
3 events- Donald Trump seeks a talent pipeline for space initiatives, establishing a commission that includes Michael Kratsios and Pete Hegseth.
- Michael Kratsios, who previously worked at Scale AI, has shared critical views regarding the state of AI.
- Kratsios commented on Diamandis's podcast regarding AI. AI-related layoffs are gaining currency among executives. Industry leaders are concerned about negative public perception of AI.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
5 events- The White House, involving Michael Kratsios and the Office of Management and Budget, led a push for a science policy overhaul.
- The administration appointed Michael Kratsios as chief science adviser and he urged shifting research funding.
- Administration actions have resulted in funding cuts and investigations involving the National Science Foundation.
- Brian Stone is performing the duties of NSF director, and Michael Kratsios' report has been informing the NSF's pilot program.
- Michael Kratsios announced findings regarding current efforts, comparing them to the work of Vannevar Bush.
June 2026
5 events- The Trump administration launched a quantum initiative, with Michael Kratsios advising on the ongoing technology race.
- US policy on scientific research and innovation was discussed on June 10th, involving Michael Kratsios and Furman University.
- Donald Trump and Michael Kratsios were involved in actions on June 22nd, including signing executive orders to accelerate quantum leadership.
- Michael Kratsios attended a supersonic flight announcement at Edwards Air Force Base on June 5, 2026.
- Michael Kratsios was appointed to an advisory committee by President Trump to facilitate coordination between government and tech executives.