Trump Announces Creation of AI Force, Appoints New AI Czar
President Trump announced on September 19 the creation of a new "AI Force" military branch, modeled after the Space Force, despite growing concerns about artificial intelligence risks, without detailing its specific responsibilities. Trump stated on social media that AI represents the next industrial revolution, potentially comprising 25% of US GDP, and vowed to maintain America's lead over China. He plans to appoint an AI "czar" requiring high intelligence, dismissing AI safety warnings as a "hoax" by Democrats. The announcement comes amid debates over AI regulation, with Trump siding with "accelerationists" opposing government intervention. His previous AI czar David Sacks endorsed the move, arguing pauses would cede technological leadership to China.