Trump says US will form ‘AI Force’ and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to establish an "AI Force" and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar. In a social media post, Trump stated that his administration will not hinder the growth of the AI industry and dismissed calls to slow down AI development until better safeguards are in place. He emphasized that AI is the next Industrial Revolution, potentially impacting up to 25% of the country's GDP, and vowed to maintain U.S. leadership over China in this field.

Trump also indicated that his administration would use existing criminal and civil justice systems to address any malicious actors employing AI technology. He dismissed concerns about AI's potential dangers as a "hoax". Major AI companies have reported security breaches and malicious activity by their chatbots, prompting calls for slower development and regulation.

Trump's announcement comes amid warnings about the potential risks of AI, with some experts suggesting a greater than 10% chance of it causing "humanity's extinction". Major AI firms have been racing to develop more advanced systems, including so-called "superintelligence". In response to the growing concern over AI, U.S. lawmakers have proposed legislation, while tech experts like OpenAI's Sam Altman have argued for increased trust in AI companies to ensure safety.

In the UK, MPs and peers have expressed worries about the human rights risks posed by AI, calling for new legislation to address the rapid development of the technology.