Trump Forms 'AI Force' and Names AI Czar, Rejects New Restrictions

President Donald Trump announced plans to create an "AI Force" and appoint an AI czar, while rejecting calls from lawmakers and industry leaders for new constraints on artificial intelligence development. Trump compared the initiative to the Space Force, but did not clarify whether it would be military or civilian. He pledged not to hinder industry growth, calling AI "the next Industrial Revolution," and said enforcement of existing laws would address harmful aspects. The announcement follows warnings from tech CEOs about AI models going rogue. Trump dismissed safety concerns as a hoax, likening them to past controversies, and criticized public opposition to data centers. His stance contrasts with many Republicans sympathetic to voter concerns about electricity costs. The White House has a voluntary framework for reviewing AI models, and Trump emphasized competition with China, with discussions on AI safety expected with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week.