Trump to name AI czar and create 'AI force' after Washington warnings
President Donald Trump announced Saturday he plans to appoint a new artificial intelligence adviser, or "AI czar," and create an "AI force," without providing details on implementation, amid growing Washington concerns over AI risks to humans and property. Trump stated on Truth Social that he will not hinder the industry's growth but will use the existing criminal and civil justice system to address potential harms. This would be his second AI czar, following venture capitalist David Sacks, who stepped down in the spring and has echoed skepticism of new federal AI regulation. The announcement precedes Trump's scheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, as both nations 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.