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Trump says he’s creating an AI force and appointing a czar amid concerns over the rapidly developing technology

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Uribe, R. C. (2026, September 19). Trump says he’s creating an AI force and appointing a czar amid concerns over the rapidly developing technology. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/artificial-intelligence-task-force-czar-technology-trump-rcna598688

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President Trump announced plans to appoint an AI czar and establish an AI task force in response to growing concerns over the technology’s potential risks. In social media posts, Trump emphasized the importance of fostering AI growth while also addressing negative aspects through existing legal systems. He stated that only individuals with high IQs should apply for the new position but did not name a specific appointee. The move comes as lawmakers and experts are increasingly calling for regulation to prevent the technology from spiraling out of control, with some suggesting Congress has little time left to act.
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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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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Friday seeking to increase oversight on the industry and urged a task force to consider requiring the creation of a kill switch, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro called on the federal government to regulate it and Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat, launched an AI task force and data center accountability plan aimed at addressing “growing concern and risks posed by the rapid development of artificial intelligence.”
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🔮 President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he will appoint a czar to take point on artificial intelligence and will also create an AI task force.

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President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he will appoint a czar to take point on artificial intelligence and will also create an AI task force. asserted
he → announce → force
The move comes after AI researchers warned that the technology could soon spiral out of human control, sparking concerns and calls for industry regulation from Americans and lawmakers. uncertain
technology → come → Americans
Trump said in a social media post Saturday he would not let the “decimation” of AI happen. asserted
decimation → say → AI
“We will not in any way hinder or stifle the Growth of this incredible Industry. asserted
We → hinder → Industry
Rather, we will cherish it, help it, and watch over it, as it grows! asserted
it → cherish → it
However, we will also be looking for BAD, and we can do that, very easily, with our already existing Criminal and Civil Justice System. asserted
we → look → System
For this purpose, I am forming the AI Force, much like I did Space Force,” Trump said in a Truth Social post. asserted
Trump → form → post
Trump added that “only High I.Q. individuals need apply” to the new AI czar role, to which he did not name an appointee in the post. asserted
he → add → post
Trump has seemed unfazed by the warnings over the last week, calling them a “hoax” and saying the priority should be for the U.S. to lead in AI development, beating China. “Whoever wins AI wins,” Trump said multiple times over the last week. asserted
Trump → seem → week
The president in a flurry of social media posts launched a full-throated defense of the technology and even called Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang while he was onstage at an industry summit to talk about the matter. asserted
he → launch → matter
The White House did not immediately provide more details on Trump’s new initiative. asserted
House → provide → initiative
While lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have attempted to advance legislation in the past few years, it has not gone anywhere. asserted
it → attempt → years
Members of Congress are now discussing the issue once again, however, amid renewed warnings. asserted
Members → discuss → warnings
During a closed door briefing on the topic this week, Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton, known as the “godfather of AI,” warned lawmakers that time was running out to regulate the industry, telling them Congress has “maybe a year” to get the job done. asserted
job → close → year
Trump previously had an AI and cryptocurrency czar, David Sacks, who stepped down earlier this year due to limits on his term as a special government employee. asserted
who → have → employee
Sacks has since taken an advisory role in the administration and is expected to join Trump’s state dinner with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. asserted
Sacks → take → Jinping
Democrats widely seen as 2028 presidential hopefuls the have made moves to regulate at the state level. asserted
Democrats → see → level
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Friday seeking to increase oversight on the industry and urged a task force to consider requiring the creation of a kill switch, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro called on the federal government to regulate it and Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat, launched an AI task force and data center accountability plan aimed at addressing “growing concern and risks posed by the rapid development of artificial intelligence.” asserted
Spanberger → sign → intelligence
Former President Barack Obama during an fundraiser last week advised Democrats to prioritize creating a plan on the issue and said he would make it a central issue if he were running in 2028. asserted
he → advise → 2028
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