Trump to Create 'AI Force' and Appoint AI Czar
President Donald Trump announced Saturday plans to create an "AI Force" and appoint an artificial intelligence "czar," marking a shift from his recent stance against new AI regulations. In a Truth Social post, Trump said the initiative would oversee AI while avoiding rules that could slow innovation, adding existing laws suffice to address misconduct by AI companies. He framed AI as a strategic competition with China, claiming it could represent up to 25% of U.S. GDP. The announcement follows growing bipartisan and industry calls for stronger AI safeguards, with tech leaders like Sam Altman and Elon Musk supporting more cautious development, while some lawmakers have proposed federal legislation requiring developers to maintain shutdown capabilities for advanced systems.