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)

On September 19, US President Donald Trump announced his administration's intention to establish an "AI Force" to oversee artificial intelligence (AI) development. Trump also plans to appoint an AI "czar" in the near future to oversee the new initiative. The AI Force's structure, membership, and legal authority have not been detailed by the administration, which has not provided any specifics on its role.

Trump emphasized that the government would not hinder or stifle the growth of the AI industry, stating that existing criminal and civil laws would be used to address any harmful activity. He compared the AI Force initiative to the establishment of the Space Force during his first term, emphasizing that the AI Force would be a formal government structure.

Trump sees AI as the next "Industrial Revolution or Internet," projecting that it could account for up to 25% of US GDP. He affirmed that the United States currently leads China and other countries in AI and intends to maintain that position. Trump plans to announce the AI czar "in the near future" and has invited individuals with high intelligence to apply for the role.

The announcement follows Trump's repeated criticism of calls for slowing AI development and concerns about the expansion of data centers. The White House has yet to provide further details on the structure and purpose of the proposed AI Force, despite the upcoming high-level talks between the US and China on AI-related issues.