Donald Trump Announces ‘AI Force’ To Oversee Artificial Intelligence, Plans To Appoint AI Czar Soon
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to create a new ‘AI Force’ to oversee the artificial intelligence industry and said he would appoint an AI ‘czar’ soon. Trump made the announcement in a lengthy post on Truth Social on Saturday, September 19, 2026, while rejecting calls for tighter restrictions on the rapidly developing technology.
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to create a new ‘AI Force’ to oversee the artificial intelligence industry and said he would appoint an AI ‘czar’ soon. Trump made the announcement in a lengthy post on Truth Social on Saturday, September 19, 2026, while rejecting calls for tighter restrictions on the rapidly developing technology.
Trump said the proposed force would focus on monitoring the industry while ensuring that AI development is not hindered. He said the US would instead support the sector as it expands and rely on existing criminal and civil justice systems to deal with misuse or illegal activity. Donald Trump Launches Poll To Rename Artificial Intelligence, Suggests ‘Superior’ or ‘Supreme’ Intelligence.
Trump Unveils New 'AI Force' Amid Slowdown Calls
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Trump Says AI Force Will Be Modelled on Space Force
Trump compared the proposed AI Force with the US Space Force, which was established during his first term. However, he did not provide details about the structure, budget, legal authority or whether the new body would be a civilian or military organisation.
Trump also said he would announce an AI czar in the near future and added that only people with a high IQ should apply for the position. Donald Trump Calls AI Risks a ‘Hoax', Says There Is a ‘SICK Conspiracy’.
Trump Rejects Calls To Slow AI Development
The announcement comes amid growing debate in the US over the pace and safety of AI development. Trump has rejected calls to slow the industry, arguing that restrictions could undermine American technological competitiveness.
Trump has also dismissed some warnings about the potential dangers of advanced AI. His comments come as concerns over AI data centres and the technology's potential risks have intensified. Data centres have faced opposition in some US communities because of concerns including energy consumption and infrastructure impacts.
Trump Links AI Growth to US-China Competition
Trump has described AI as a major technological transformation comparable to the Industrial Revolution and the rise of the internet. He has also argued that the US needs to maintain its lead over China in artificial intelligence.
The proposed AI Force comes as AI competition between the US and China continues to draw attention, with technology and national security emerging as key issues in the broader relationship between the two countries.
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