Trump says he will appoint an AI czar and form an "AI Force", in a Truth Social post that rejects AI safety concerns as a "hoax" (María Paula Mijares Torres/Bloomberg)

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to form an "AI Force" and appoint an artificial intelligence czar to oversee the development of the technology. In a post on Truth Social, Trump rejected concerns about the safety of AI, calling them a "hoax". He also suggested renaming "artificial intelligence" to one of three alternatives: "Superior Intelligence", "Extreme Intelligence", or "Supreme Intelligence", and launched a poll for his followers to choose the best name.

Trump stated that AI will be a significant contributor to the US economy, possibly accounting for as much as 25% of the country's GDP. He emphasized his desire for the US to lead China in AI development, which is expected to be a topic of discussion when he meets with President Xi Jinping. Trump's administration will not hinder the growth of the AI industry, and he plans to use the existing justice system to target any individuals misusing AI.

The president's announcement comes amid warnings about the potential dangers of AI, with some researchers expressing concerns that the technology could endanger humanity. However, Trump dismissed these concerns, reiterating that they are a "hoax". He did not provide details or a timeline for his plans to establish an AI Force and appoint an AI czar.

Brief written by urgent.news from Techmeme, Ajel English, BBC World, BBC Science, The Hill — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.