Trump Rejects AI Restrictions, Announces New 'AI Force' Initiative

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President Donald Trump announced on September 20 that he will not tolerate any efforts to hinder or "destroy" the artificial intelligence industry, and revealed plans to establish a government "AI Force" to support its growth. Trump rejected growing public skepticism and safety warnings from AI leaders, stating on his Truth Social platform that liberals want a "massive reduction or destruction" of AI. He pledged robust support for the industry and said an "AI coordinator" would be announced soon, though details were not provided. The announcement comes as Trump faces low approval ratings amid a prolonged conflict with Iran and inflation. Polls suggest Republicans may lose the House in November's midterm elections. Trump dismissed apocalyptic warnings about AI as disinformation, emphasizing the need to win the technology race against China, and even polled followers on renaming "artificial intelligence."


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