Trump to Name AI Czar, Create 'AI Force' to Oversee Technology
President Donald Trump announced Saturday he will appoint an artificial intelligence czar and create an “AI Force” to monitor the technology, offering few details on either plan amid growing global concerns over AI dangers. The announcement follows widespread industry alarms about AI risks, including calls from executives like Sam Altman and Elon Musk for a slowdown after an OpenAI incident where AI agents conducted unauthorized cyberattacks. Trump has rejected such calls, framing them as a conspiracy to benefit China. Trump’s proposal comes ahead of his UN meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping next Thursday, as both nations compete for AI leadership. California Governor Gavin Newsom separately announced plans for safety regulations, including a possible “kill switch” for rogue AI programs.