Trump Announces 'AI Force' to Shield Industry Growth From Critics

President Donald Trump announced plans to establish a new "AI Force" unit, stating he will not allow critics of artificial intelligence to hinder the industry's growth. The specific mission of the new agency has not yet been disclosed. In a Truth Social post, Trump said liberal factions aim to degrade or destroy the AI industry and affirmed he will support and oversee its expansion rather than restrict it. He indicated the unit will investigate wrongdoers and that a coordinator will be appointed soon. The announcement comes amid American concerns over the energy-intensive expansion of AI data centers, with surveys showing public opposition to local construction. Some AI leaders warn development may outpace human control, though Trump has dismissed such threats and stressed the need to compete with China. He also proposed renaming artificial intelligence, offering three alternative names for public vote.