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  "id": 8626922,
  "title": "Trump says he will create 'AI Force,' name AI czar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/trump-says-he-will-create-ai-force-name-ai-czar",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-20T06:03:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Jakarta Post",
    "slug": "the-jakarta-post",
    "url": "https://www.thejakartapost.com/world/2026/09/20/trump-says-he-will-create-ai-force-name-ai-czar.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Donald Trump announced on social media on Saturday that he intends to appoint an artificial intelligence adviser, referred to as an \"AI czar,\" and establish an \"AI force.\" However, no specifics were provided regarding these initiatives or their implementation. In Washington, lawmakers are increasingly concerned about the potential risks posed by AI technology to humans and property. Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon warned earlier this month that AI developers are convinced the technology could pose a threat to humanity by the end of the decade. Trump has previously dismissed concerns about AI and advocated against additional regulation. Despite this, the White House has not responded to inquiries regarding Trump's statement. The post comes before Trump's planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, as both nations vie for dominance in artificial intelligence, considering it crucial for their economic and military prowess. Trump and tech executives argue that excessive regulation could hinder US AI development and weaken American companies' competitiveness against Chinese counterparts. Additionally, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to meet with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Sunday to discuss AI security, trade, and other economic matters.",
  "summary": "US President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Saturday that he plans to appoint a new artificial intelligence adviser, known as an \"AI czar,\" and create an \"AI force,\" though he did not provide details about either initiative or how they would be implemented.",
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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": "South China Morning Post",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-19T18:19:19.000Z"
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        "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",
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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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Fortune",
        "title": "Trump vows to create an ‘AI Force’ and nods to justice system after rejecting calls to slow down industry. ‘Rather, we will cherish it’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/trump-vows-to-create-an-ai-force-and-nods-to-justice-system-after",
        "published": "2026-09-19T22:13:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Trump creates ‘AI Force’, floats ‘supreme intelligence’ as new name for AI",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/trump-creates-ai-force-floats-supreme-intelligence-as-new-name-for-ai",
        "published": "2026-09-20T01:53:10.000Z"
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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."
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