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Trump Announces AI Force and Czar
Confirmed
In Short: President Donald Trump announced plans to establish an 'AI Force' and appoint an 'AI Czar' to oversee artificial intelligence development.
President Donald Trump announced plans to establish an 'AI Force' and appoint an 'AI Czar' to oversee artificial intelligence development, drawing comparisons to the Space Force he established during his first term.
The proposed AI Force is modeled after the Space Force, which has largely focused on consolidating and coordinating satellite operations, missile warning systems, and space-based communications.
If the AI Force follows a similar model, it would likely function less as a new fighting force and more as a way to centralize the military's sprawling AI programs under one roof.
Venture capitalist David Sacks, who served as Trump's AI and cryptocurrency czar until March, is not expected to be reappointed for this new role.
Trump's calls for a 'US AI Force' come amid a series of high-profile failures in the Defense Department's use of AI, prompting a need for better oversight and coordination.
President Trump did not provide specific details on how the AI Force or AI czar would be structured, leaving many sector representatives unclear about the initiative's specifics.
White House officials did not respond to an email seeking clarification on whether the AI Force would be a military command, a civilian agency, or a department.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Friday seeking to increase oversight of the AI industry and urged a task force to consider requiring the creation of a kill switch.
Trump's post on Truth Social also mentioned that he wanted to appoint an 'AI czar' to lead the new 'AI force,' but did not provide a timeline or further details about the initiative or who might be tapped to lead it.
What this adds
The announcement of the AI Force and Czar adds to the ongoing debate over the regulation and oversight of artificial intelligence.
Sources have not established whether the AI Force will be a military command, a civilian agency, or a department.
Background
US President Donald Trump says Washington has entered into an agreement with Denmark and Greenland for permanent US control over Greenland's security.
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What's confirmed
- President Donald Trump talks to reporters from the Resolute Desk after signing an executive order to appoint the deputy administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration in the Oval Office at the White House on Ja WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump announced plans to establish an "AI Force" and appoint an "AI Czar" to oversee the nation's artificial intelligence development.
- "We will not in any way hinder or stifle the Growth of this incredible Industry," Trump wrote.
What's still developing
- "We are leading China, and the rest of the World, and I intend to keep it that way!" Trump wrote.
- The comparison to Space Force is notable given what that branch actually does day to day.
- “Whoever wins AI wins,” Trump said multiple times over the last week.
- He will appoint an AI czar to oversee the new force. 48 outlets, one story, no spin found. 4 of 12 outlets skipped it: trump says AI fears are a hoax..
- Left out by 4 of 12 who reported it Trump says AI fears are a hoax..