Trump Creates 'AI Force' and Plans to Name AI Czar

President Donald Trump announced Saturday he is establishing an "AI Force" and will soon name an artificial intelligence czar to oversee the rapidly expanding technology sector, signaling his administration's intent to accelerate AI development while resisting regulatory constraints.

In a Truth Social post, Trump declared his administration would "not in any way hinder or stifle the Growth of this incredible Industry," comparing the new initiative to Space Force, which he created during his first term. The president offered few specifics about the AI Force's structure, authority, or potential members, saying only that he would announce an AI czar "in the near future" and that "Only High I.Q. individuals need apply."

Why it matters

The announcement positions the Trump administration firmly on the side of rapid AI development over precautionary regulation, a stance that could shape how the United States competes with China in artificial intelligence while influencing ongoing congressional debates about AI governance and safety guardrails.

Light-touch regulatory approach

Trump's approach emphasizes using existing criminal and civil justice systems rather than creating new AI-specific regulations. "We will be looking for BAD," the president wrote, suggesting his administration would rely on current legal frameworks to address problems involving the technology.

The announcement follows Trump's earlier rejection of calls for additional government oversight of AI, which he argued could handicap American competitiveness against China. Some Republican lawmakers share this skepticism about new regulations, while others have supported safeguards after AI industry leaders raised concerns about increasingly capable models.

Economic projections

Trump predicted AI could eventually represent as much as 25% of U.S. gross domestic product, though he did not cite a source for this estimate. "AI is the next Industrial Revolution, or Internet, but will be even larger and more impactful," he wrote, adding that the United States currently leads China and the rest of the world in the technology.

The president also compared criticism of AI and data centers to other political controversies, arguing that opposition to data-center construction has largely failed.

Rebranding proposal

In a separate post, Trump floated alternative names for artificial intelligence, suggesting "Superior Intelligence," "Extreme Intelligence," or "Supreme Intelligence" as more accurate descriptors. He asked followers to vote on their preferred terminology, calling the current name "inaccurate, and very ineloquent."

The AI Force announcement comes as lawmakers continue debating whether and how to regulate artificial intelligence, with no clear consensus emerging on the appropriate balance between innovation and oversight.

These details were first reported by Fox News.