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Trump pledges to launch 'AI Force', appoint 'AI Czar'

Donald Trump says he’ll create an AI Force—modeled on his Space Force—and choose an 'AI Czar' to oversee it. Details were thin, but he promised to help the fast-growing U.S. artificial intelligence sector, not slow it down. Trump dismissed AI dangers as a 'hoax' and said only 'high IQ' candidates should apply for the czar job. The announcement came as he prepared to meet China’s president.

Why it mattersIf created, the AI Force could shape U.S. policy as AI technology spreads quickly—and would show the U.S. government doubling down on competing with China in the field.

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The GuardianTrump to create ‘AI Force’ to monitor technology as fears over out-of-control agents grow7:57 PM →GizmodoFirst Came Space Force. Now Prepare For AI Force9:12 PM →TechRadarHeadline onlyTrump wants to launch a new "AI force" - but I can't imagine Salesforce is particularly happy about the name11:00 AM →Tom's HardwareHeadline onlyPresident Trump has announced plans for new 'AI Force' and 'AI Czar' amid growing AI safety concerns — new unit will 'cherish' AI and not 'stifle' it, Trump clarifies, while dismissing safety warnings as hoaxes1:15 PM →

How it unfolded

  • The Guardian Trump to create ‘AI Force’ to monitor technology as fears over out-of-control agents grow
  • Gizmodo First Came Space Force. Now Prepare For AI Force
  • TechRadar Trump wants to launch a new "AI force" - but I can't imagine Salesforce is particularly happy about the name
  • Tom's Hardware President Trump has announced plans for new 'AI Force' and 'AI Czar' amid growing AI safety concerns — new unit will 'cherish' AI and not 'stifle' it, Trump clarifies, while dismissing safety warnings as hoaxes
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