Trump Names New AI Adviser and 'AI Force' Without Details
President Donald Trump announced Saturday he will appoint a new artificial intelligence adviser, called an "AI czar," and create an "AI force," but provided no details on either initiative or their implementation. Trump made the statement on Truth Social, reiterating his opposition to new AI regulation and emphasizing existing criminal and civil justice systems suffice to address harms. This would be his second AI czar, following venture capitalist David Sacks, who stepped down in spring but remains an external advisor echoing Trump's skepticism of federal rules The announcement precedes Trump's scheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, as Washington and Beijing compete for AI leadership vital to economic and military strength. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Sunday to discuss AI security and trade issues