{
  "id": 8511535,
  "title": "Trump says he will create ‘AI Force’, name AI tsar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/trump-says-he-will-create-ai-force-name-ai-tsar",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-19T18:19:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3368130/trump-says-he-will-create-ai-force-name-ai-tsar"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday, US President Donald Trump announced his intention to establish an \"AI Force\" aimed at regulating artificial intelligence. The president also plans to appoint an \"AI tsar\" soon, according to a social media post. Trump emphasized that the US will not hinder or stifle the growth of the AI industry but rather support and oversee its development. He assured that the government will identify and address any negative aspects with the help of the existing Criminal and Civil Justice System. The White House has yet to provide a response to inquiries about the announcement.\n\nEarlier in the week, Trump had expressed concerns about a \"sick conspiracy\" targeting AI and data centers. He dismissed calls for new federal regulations on AI, stating that the US requires only a strong president to govern the technology. In light of this, US officials have announced that they will discuss AI matters during upcoming talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week. Both the United States and China recognize AI advancements as crucial for their economic and military prowess. However, tensions persist between the two nations due to disagreements over access to advanced chips, accusations of technology copying, and the regulation of the AI industry.",
  "summary": "US President Donald Trump wrote in a social media post on Saturday that he is creating an “AI Force” to oversee regulation of AI and will appoint an AI “tsar” in the near future. “We will not in any way hinder or stifle the Growth of this incredible Industry,” Trump said. “Rather, we will cherish it, help it, and watch over it, as it grows! However, we will also be looking for BAD, and we can do…",
  "key_points": [
    "US President Donald Trump plans to create an AI Force to regulate AI.",
    "Trump will appoint an AI tsar to oversee AI development.",
    "White House has not responded to inquiries about the AI Force announcement."
  ],
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Trump says he will create 'AI Force,' name AI czar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/trump-says-he-will-create-ai-force-name-ai-czar",
        "published": "2026-09-19T17:25:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Trump doubles down on AI push amid industry-wide slowdown calls; proposes ‘AI Force’ headed by ‘AI Czar’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/trump-doubles-down-on-ai-push-amid-industry-wide-slowdown-calls",
        "published": "2026-09-19T18:20:29.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Techmeme",
        "title": "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)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/trump-says-he-will-appoint-an-ai-czar-and-form-an-ai-force-in-a-truth",
        "published": "2026-09-19T18:30:26.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Trump announces ‘AI Force’, plans to name AI czar: ‘We will not in any way hinder or stifle growth’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/trump-announces-ai-force-plans-to-name-ai-czar-we-will-not-in-any-way",
        "published": "2026-09-19T18:38:38.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Trump vows to form \"AI Force,\" says he won't allow slowdown of AI development",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/trump-vows-to-form-ai-force-says-he-wont-allow-slowdown-of-ai",
        "published": "2026-09-19T18:52:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Trump plans ‘AI Force’ and AI czar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/trump-plans-ai-force-and-ai-czar",
        "published": "2026-09-19T19:12:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Axios",
        "title": "Trump wants a new AI czar and an \"AI Force\" modeled on Space Force",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/trump-wants-a-new-ai-czar-and-an-ai-force-modeled-on-space-force",
        "published": "2026-09-19T19:20:28.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}