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Trump Announces AI Force and Czar
Confirmed
In Short: President Donald Trump said he will create an AI task force and appoint a czar to oversee artificial intelligence.
President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he will appoint a czar to oversee artificial intelligence and will also create an AI task force, according to NBC News. Trump made the announcement on Truth Social, emphasizing the importance of AI and the need to monitor its use.
Trump stated, 'We will not in any way hinder or stifle the growth of this incredible industry. Rather, we will cherish it, help it, and watch over it, as it grows. However, we will also be looking for BAD, and we can do that, very easily, with our already existing Criminal and Civil Justice System.' He compared the AI Force to the Space Force, which he called a 'tremendous SUCCESS.
The president did not specify the duties of the AI Force or the AI czar, leaving many details unclear. He also highlighted the competitive nature of AI development, saying, 'Whoever wins AI wins,' multiple times over the last week.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Friday to increase oversight of the AI industry and urged a task force to consider requiring a kill switch for AI systems.
What this adds
The president did not provide a timeline or further details about the AI Force or who might lead it.
Background
Billionaire businessman John Catsimatidis has issued a stark warning, asserting that foreign adversaries, including Russia, North Korea, China, and Iran, are determined to weaken President Donald Trump ahead of the upcoming election on November 3rd, according to Fox Business.
What's confirmed
- President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he will appoint a czar to oversee artificial intelligence and will also create an AI task force, according to NBC News. Trump made the announcement on Truth Social, emphasizing the importance of AI and the need to monitor its use.
- Trump stated, 'We will not in any way hinder or stifle the growth of this incredible industry. Rather, we will cherish it, help it, and watch over it, as it grows. However, we will also be looking for BAD, and we can do that, very easily, with our already existing Criminal and Civil Justice System.' He compared the AI Force to the Space Force, which he called a 'tremendous SUCCESS.
- The president did not specify the duties of the AI Force or the AI czar, leaving many details unclear. He also highlighted the competitive nature of AI development, saying, 'Whoever wins AI wins,' multiple times over the last week.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Friday to increase oversight of the AI industry and urged a task force to consider requiring a kill switch for AI systems.
What's still developing
- Nothing material beyond the confirmed record.