President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he intends to create an “AI Force” and appoint a new artificial‑intelligence czar. The announcement, posted in a lengthy Truth Social message, frames the AI Force as a national‑level effort comparable to the Space Force, which he founded during his first term.
What the proposal entails
Trump did not specify whether the AI Force would be a military branch or a civilian agency, nor did he detail its structure or exact responsibilities. He emphasized that artificial intelligence represents a technology with “potentially major economic implications” and warned that the United States must stay ahead of China in this arena.
“AI is the next Industrial Revolution, or Internet, but will be even larger and more impactful,” Trump wrote, adding that the United States must maintain its lead over rival nations.
Regulatory stance
The president rejected calls for additional federal restrictions on AI development. He argued that existing criminal and civil laws are sufficient to address harmful conduct and that new regulation could slow U.S. progress and weaken the country’s competitive edge against China.
“Only High I.Q. individuals need apply,” Trump said regarding the upcoming AI czar position, which he said would be announced “in the near future.”
Background on the AI czar role
This would be the second AI‑focused czar associated with the Trump administration. Venture capitalist David Sacks previously served as Trump’s AI and cryptocurrency czar before stepping down in March after reaching the time limit for his service as a special government employee. Sacks later moved into an external advisory role, but the White House has not disclosed who might fill the new post or what authority the czar would hold.
National debate on AI policy
The announcement arrives amid a heated national conversation among technology executives, researchers, and policymakers about whether AI development should be slowed or subjected to additional safeguards. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has called for a global slowdown, while OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and entrepreneur Elon Musk have expressed support for greater caution. Former AI researchers have also raised concerns about the risks posed by increasingly powerful systems.
Trump has repeatedly characterized many of these concerns as exaggerated, maintaining that existing laws can be used to curb harmful applications without stifling innovation.
International context
The proposal also precedes Trump’s scheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where AI is expected to be a key discussion point as Washington and Beijing vie for technological leadership. U.S. Treasury officials and Chinese counterparts have previously discussed establishing an AI safety dialogue.
While the details of the AI Force and the upcoming czar remain unclear, the president’s message underscores his administration’s commitment to fostering American leadership in emerging technologies while avoiding what he sees as over‑regulation that could hinder growth.
Original reporting: The Dallas Express — read the source article.
