Trump says he will form new 'AI Force' but continues to call AI fears a 'hoax'
Trump likened the new entity to Space Force and also said he would name an AI czar.
President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he intends to establish a new AI Force, drawing a parallel to the creation of Space Force during his first term. Trump, who dismissed concerns about AI development as a hoax, stated that he would appoint an AI czar in the near future. He affirmed that the United States could effectively address any potential issues related to AI within the existing criminal and civil justice systems, without the need for new regulations.
The White House declined to provide further comment on the matter. Trump's announcement comes in the wake of warnings from top tech leaders regarding the potential dangers posed by AI. Last week, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for a slower pace of AI development, while OpenAI CEO Sam Altman echoed the sentiment, expressing support for a more cautious approach.
Some lawmakers have also advocated for stricter regulations surrounding AI development. Trump's latest remarks align with those of David Sacks, co-chair of his science and technology council, who suggested that additional regulations might not be necessary, given the abundance of existing laws and administrative agencies tasked with overseeing AI.
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