Trump now says he wants to form an ‘AI Force’
The president posted on Truth Social that he wanted to appoint an "AI czar" to lead a new "AI force." He made the announcement amid growing calls from across the political spectrum and even within the industry to pump the brakes on AI development. He posted that his administration "will not in any way hinder […]
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to create an "AI Force" and appoint an AI czar. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said his administration would support the growth of the AI industry, not hinder it. He compared the AI Force to the Space Force, which was established during his first term.
Trump's announcement comes amid growing calls to regulate AI development. He downplayed concerns, claiming that fears over AI are a "hoax" and that the US must protect its lead in the field. The president said he would announce the AI czar in the near future, adding that only high-IQ individuals need apply, according to The Verge and Egypt Independent.
The structure and role of the AI Force are unclear, with Egypt Independent noting that it may be unclear whether it will be a branch of the military like the Space Force. The announcement comes as the US and China prepare for a state visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping, with some experts warning that the AI Force could escalate the technology race between the two powers, as reported by the South China Morning Post and Reuters Business via SCMP.
Brief written by urgent.news from The Verge, Egypt Independent, Cointelegraph, South China Morning Post, Reuters Business via SCMP — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
