Trump announces 'AI Force' and new 'AI czar' for U.S. development

President Donald Trump announced Saturday he will create an "AI Force" and appoint a new "AI czar" to oversee U.S. artificial intelligence development, calling AI "the next Industrial Revolution" crucial for economic growth. Trump provided no details on the group's structure or timeline for the new adviser, stating in a Truth Social post he will "cherish" and "watch over" the industry rather than hinder it. He likened the initiative to his creation of the Space Force during his first term The announcement follows the resignation of venture capitalist David Sacks, who previously served as Trump's AI czar and now chairs his Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. It comes amid growing public concern over AI risks, with Trump dismissing warnings from safety researchers as a "hoax" and saying "the robots will not be taking over"