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Rowe, R. (2026, September 19). Trump says he will form AI Force to be led by ‘czar’. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/4734898/trump-says-he-will-form-ai-force-to-be-led-by-czar/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-09-19 · by Rena Rowe

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President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he plans to create an "AI Force" similar to his Space Force initiative, with an appointed AI "czar." He stated this would protect the AI industry from restrictions while encouraging its growth under existing laws. The announcement comes amid growing concerns over AI risks, including recent calls for development slowdowns by tech executives and legislation proposing a pause in advanced AI until safety rules are established. Trump’s plan details remain unspecified but align with his stance against perceived threats to U.S. technological leadership.
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In a series of social media posts on Truth Social, Donald Trump dismissed concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) as a hoax, comparing them to past warnings about climate change. He accused critics of being alarmist and likened their stance to previous claims that global warming would lead to disaster. Trump announced the formation of an "AI Force" and plans to appoint an "AI Czar," aiming to protect AI's rapid growth in the United States. This move is seen as a response to growing skepticism about the technology, with some industry leaders warning about potential risks. Despite these warnings, Trump insisted that the justice system would serve as sufficient safeguards against any misuse of AI and vowed not to allow regulatory measures that could hinder its development. The announcement comes amid increasing tensions between the U.S. and China in the tech race, particularly concerning AI advancements.

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Trump made the announcement in a lengthy Truth Social post, casting the initiative as an effort to protect the rapidly growing AI industry while preventing what he described as attempts to restrict or “destroy” the technology. “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,” Trump wrote.
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🔮 President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he is forming an “AI Force” and will soon name an artificial intelligence “czar” to lead the effort.
2026-09-19 · Washington Examiner
Trump says he will form AI Force to be led by ‘czar’ · assertive framing

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President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he is forming an “AI Force” and will soon name an artificial intelligence “czar” to lead the effort. asserted
he → announce → effort
Trump made the announcement in a lengthy Truth Social post, casting the initiative as an effort to protect the rapidly growing AI industry while preventing what he described as attempts to restrict or “destroy” the technology. “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,” Trump wrote. asserted
Trump → make → Term
“To that end, I will be announcing, in the near future, the AI ‘Czar’ — Only High I.Q. individuals need apply!” asserted
individuals → announce → Czar
Trump said the administration would seek to encourage the development of artificial intelligence while using existing criminal and civil laws to address abuses. asserted
administration → say → abuses
“We will not in any way hinder or stifle the Growth of this incredible Industry,” Trump wrote. asserted
Trump → hinder → Industry
“Rather, we will cherish it, help it, and watch over it, as it grows!” asserted
it → cherish → it
He also described AI as the “next Industrial Revolution, or Internet,” and said it could eventually account for as much as 25% of the U.S. economy. uncertain
it → describe → economy
Trump said the United States is currently leading China and other countries in AI and that he intends to maintain that position. asserted
he → say → position
The announcement comes as concerns over the risks of increasingly capable AI systems have increased among researchers, technology executives, and lawmakers. asserted
concerns → come → researchers
Jacob Coxon, a former researcher at Anthropic and OpenAI, publicly resigned from Anthropic recently, warning that the industry was “racing straight to self-improving superintelligence and gambling with our lives.” asserted
industry → resign → lives
Coxon’s resignation was followed by calls from prominent AI executives to slow the pace of frontier AI development. asserted
resignation → follow → development
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has urged companies to “pace the frontier,” arguing that AI capabilities are advancing rapidly enough that safeguards could struggle to keep up. uncertain
safeguards → urge → frontier
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and SpaceXAI CEO Elon Musk both endorsed the idea. asserted
Altman → endorse → idea
The debate has also reached Capitol Hill. asserted
debate → reach → Hill
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) are among many lawmakers who have introduced AI-related legislation. asserted
who → introduce → legislation
Their sweeping measure, announced earlier this month, would permanently ban the development and deployment of artificial superintelligence and temporarily pause advanced AI development until federal safety rules are established. asserted
rules → announce → development
Trump, meanwhile, has continued to emphasize maintaining U.S. leadership in AI. asserted
Trump → continue → AI
His announcement Saturday did not provide details about the proposed structure of the AI Force, its authorities, or the responsibilities of the future AI czar. asserted
announcement → provide → czar
Trump has previously described those warning about AI taking over the world as a “HOAX” and described efforts to impose additional guardrails as part of a “SICK conspiracy.” asserted
AI → describe → conspiracy
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