Trump forms AI Force, names AI Czar to lead U.S. artificial intelligence push
President announces new regulatory body and leadership position to oversee AI development and counter what he characterizes as left-wing attacks on the industry.
What to know
- Trump announced creation of an "AI Force" and plans to appoint an "AI Czar" to oversee U.S. artificial intelligence development and regulation.
- Trump characterized recent criticism of AI as part of a broader left-wing campaign and pledged his administration will support rather than hinder AI industry growth.
- Trump estimates AI could become 25% of U.S. GDP and frames American AI leadership as critical to competing with China globally.
- The new regulatory structure will use existing criminal and civil justice systems to address misconduct in the AI industry.
“AI is the next Industrial Revolution, or Internet, but will be even larger and more impactful, possibly as much as 25% of our Country's GDP. We are leading China, and the rest of the World, and I intend to keep it that way!”
Donald Trump, U.S. President · Truth Social ↗ · Sep 18
Donald Trump U.S. President
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Trump announces AI Force and AI Czar position
President Trump posted that he is forming an "AI Force" similar to the Space Force and will announce an "AI Czar" in the near future. He framed AI as "the next Industrial Revolution" and stated the administration will support its growth while using existing legal systems to address misconduct.
“For this purpose, I am forming the AI Force, much like I did Space Force, which has been a tremendous SUCCESS, in my First Term. To that end, I will be announcing, in the near future, the AI "Czar" — Only High I.Q. individuals need apply!”
— Donald Trump
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