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Oklo Co-Founder and CEO Appointed to Serve on President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
WASHINGTON, March 25, 2026--Oklo Inc. (NYSE: OKLO) ("Oklo," or "the Company"), an advanced nuclear technology company, today announced that Oklo’s CEO and co-founder Jacob DeWitte has been appointed by U.S. President Donald J. Trump to serve on the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) alongside America’s leaders from science, engineering, and industry.
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