Trump announces plans to create an "AI Force"
Trump announced plans for an "AI Force" and a new AI czar, modeled on his creation of the Space Force.
In a recent Truth Social post, President Donald Trump announced his intention to create an AI Force, akin to the Space Force branch he established during his first term. The announcement also revealed plans to appoint a new AI czar to oversee the initiative. Trump dismissed concerns over AI risks as manufactured hoaxes, vowing to support the industry rather than hinder its growth.
He specified that only high-I.Q. individuals would be eligible for the role of AI czar. The comparison to Space Force highlights the proposed AI Force's focus on consolidating and coordinating AI programs within the military, rather than acting as a traditional combat force. This announcement may revive the vacant position of AI czar, which was previously held by venture capitalist David Sacks.
Trump's calls for a US AI Force come in the wake of several high-profile AI failures in the Defense Department, including an incident where an AI-generated report falsely claimed a Chinese ship was transporting nuclear weapons components.
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