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Trump announces he’s forming an ‘AI Force’ similar to his ‘Space Force’

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Golding, B. (2026, September 19). Trump announces he’s forming an ‘AI Force’ similar to his ‘Space Force’. The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-ai-force-space-czar-b3052964.html

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President Donald Trump announced on social media that he plans to form an "AI Force" to oversee the development of artificial intelligence technology, comparing it to his previously established Space Force. He stated this new entity would support AI growth without hindrance, echoing recent dismissals of concerns about AI's potential risks as a hoax. The announcement also mentions Trump will soon name an AI “Czar,” emphasizing that only highly intelligent individuals should apply for the role.

Written by AI on 2026-09-19, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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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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Independent Space Force the AI Force

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Donald Trump PERSON · 1× Independent NORP · 1× Space Force ORG · 1× the AI Force ORG · 1×

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President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he’s forming a new “AI force” to oversee the development of artificial intelligence — just days after dismissing concerns about the potential threat posed by the cutting-edge technology as a “hoax.”

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🔮 In a social media post, the president said, “We will not in any way hinder or stifle the Growth of this incredible Industry.

2026-09-19 · The Independent

Trump announces he’s forming an ‘AI Force’ similar to his ‘Space Force’ · assertive framing

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he → announce → hoax

In a social media post, the president said, “We will not in any way hinder or stifle the Growth of this incredible Industry. asserted

We → say → Industry

Rather, we will cherish it, help it, and watch over it, as it grows!” asserted

it → cherish → it

“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,” he wrote. asserted

he → form → 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

This is a developing story. asserted

This → develop → ?

More follows... asserted

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