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'Only high IQ individuals need apply': Trump announces 'AI Force'

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Manral, K. (2026, September 19). 'Only high IQ individuals need apply': Trump announces 'AI Force'. Times of India. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/only-high-iq-individuals-need-apply-trump-announces-ai-force/articleshow/134358415.cms

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On Saturday, President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social the creation of an "AI Force" aimed at protecting artificial intelligence from what he calls threats by the "Radical Left Dumocrats." He plans to appoint an AI "Czar," emphasizing that only high IQ individuals should apply for this role. Trump predicts AI could account for up to 25% of the U.S.'s GDP, positioning it as a future industrial revolution on par with his previously established Space Force.

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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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an AI Force the AI Force the Radical Left Dumocrats the United States

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"Over the years, there have been many Hoaxes, all generated by the Radical Left Dumocrats, for purposes of destroying our Country... and now, the decimation, or destruction, of AI, commonly known as Artificial Intelligence — And I, as President of the United States, will not stand by and let this happen," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. "

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🔮 He said that an "AI Czar" would be appointed to lead the proposed "AI Force."

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'Only high IQ individuals need apply': Trump announces 'AI Force' · mixed framing

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US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday (local time) the creation of an "AI Force" to protect artificial intelligence (AI) from being "decimated" by what he termed the "Radical Left Dumocrats." asserted

he → announce → what

He said that an "AI Czar" would be appointed to lead the proposed "AI Force." asserted

Czar → say → Force

Trump → generate → platform

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. asserted

which → form → Term

To that end, I will be announcing, in the near future, the AI 'Czar'," he added. asserted

he → announce → Czar

According to the president, candidates for the "AI Czar" position must be "high IQ individuals." uncertain

candidates → accord → position

He also predicted that AI will serve as the next industrial revolution, projecting that it will be massive and could potentially account for up to 25% of the United States' GDP. uncertain

it → predict → GDP