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  "title": "Trump to create ‘AI Force’ to monitor technology as fears over out-of-control agents grow",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/trump-to-create-ai-force-to-monitor-technology-as-fears-over-out-of-8624183",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-19T19:57:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Guardian Technology",
    "slug": "guardian-technology",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/19/donald-trump-ai-force"
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  "account": "President Donald Trump announced plans to establish an \"AI Force\" and an artificial intelligence czar as fears over the rapid development of AI technology grow. Trump dismissed calls to slow down AI progress, referring to such concerns as a \"hoax\" orchestrated by Democrats. He emphasized that the United States must maintain its leadership in the AI sector, predicting it could account for up to 25% of the nation's GDP. The president's proposals come as global fears about AI intensify, particularly after multiple industry leaders warned of potential perils. However, many Republicans have urged caution, citing the technology's potential threats to public safety. Trump's plan includes appointing an individual with a high IQ to lead the AI Force, similar to his \"Space Force\" initiative.",
  "summary": "President had brushed away suggestions to slow down AI technology, even as his own party counseled caution Donald Trump on Saturday said he would appoint an artificial intelligence czar and create an “AI Force” to help monitor the technology, though he gave almost no details about either plan. As global fears over AI have grown, especially in the past week in the face of multiple industry figures…",
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