Trump announces 'AI Force' oversight group after dismissing risks as hoax

President Trump announced Saturday plans to create an "AI Force," a government oversight group he compared to the Space Force, marking his first major acknowledgment of artificial intelligence risks after previously dismissing them as a hoax. The proposal, announced on Truth Social, would be led by an AI "czar" and appears connected to the U.S. military, though details remain unclear. Trump reiterated his stance against hindering AI growth, insisting existing oversight suffices, while industry leaders warn of existential dangers. The announcement follows recent warnings from AI executives, including an Anthropic researcher who resigned citing industry recklessness and claims that AI could kill all humans within a decade. Trump's previous AI czar, David Sacks, stepped down in March, and the president faces growing bipartisan pressure for regulation.