Trump to Launch 'AI Force,' Appoint New AI Czar
The president dismissed AI safety concerns as a hoax while promising not to hinder industry growth, drawing parallels to his earlier Space Force initiative.
President Donald Trump announced Saturday he will establish an "AI Force" and appoint a new AI czar, while rejecting industry calls to slow artificial intelligence development over safety concerns.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump dismissed warnings about AI risks as a "hoax" created by "Radical Left Democrats," comparing them to climate change concerns he previously called a "con job." He pledged not to "in any way hinder or stifle the Growth of this incredible Industry" and drew parallels between the proposed AI Force and the Space Force created during his first term.
Why it matters
Trump's stance puts the White House at odds with leading AI researchers and executives who recently called for coordinated slowdowns in frontier model development. The announcement comes as the administration faces mounting pressure to establish AI safety guardrails, yet signals a regulatory approach that prioritizes competitive advantage over precautionary measures. With AI potentially representing 25% of U.S. GDP according to Trump's estimate, the tension between innovation velocity and safety protocols will shape both domestic policy and international AI competition.
Limited Details on New Roles
The president provided few specifics about either initiative. He did not specify when the AI czar would be hired, nominate candidates, or outline the position's responsibilities. Similarly, the AI Force's structure and mission remain undefined.
The AI czar role itself is not new. Venture capitalist David Sacks held the position after Trump's return to office but left in March after exhausting his permitted time as a special government employee, according to CBS News. Sacks continues advising on AI as chair of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
Rejecting Industry Safety Calls
Trump's announcement follows a week of heightened debate over AI safety. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for coordinated slowdowns in frontier AI development to allow proper evaluation of new models before release. Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon warned that companies were "racing toward self-improving intelligence" and "gambling with our lives."
The slowdown proposal gained support from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, and Google DeepMind Chair Demis Hassabis. Trump rejected these concerns, arguing that slowing development would give Chinese AI developers an insurmountable advantage. Chinese officials have also dismissed slowdown calls.
Trump stated the "existing Criminal and Civil Justice System" could adequately address AI risks, calling the technology "the next Industrial Revolution or Internet, but it will be even larger and more impactful."
High-Stakes Week Ahead
The White House has scheduled a senior-level AI gathering Wednesday alongside the U.N. General Assembly. That evening, a state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping will include Altman, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and Google CEO Sundar Pichai. AI safety is on the agenda for Trump's discussions with Xi, according to the White House.
These details were first reported by SiliconANGLE.
This is an original analysis by the Omega editorial team. Source reporting: AI Watch.
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