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President Donald Trump announced plans to create an "AI Force" and appoint a new "AI czar" to oversee artificial intelligence development, aiming to protect and advance this industry he considers pivotal for economic growth. In his social media post, Trump emphasized that the AI sector would not face hindrance under his leadership but instead receive support similar to the establishment of the Space Force during his first term. The announcement comes amid growing concerns from tech leaders about rapid advancements in AI technology potentially outpacing safety measures.
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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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🔮 United States President Donald Trump has announced he’s creating an “AI Force” and will appoint a new “AI czar” to oversee development of the nation’s artificial intelligence industry.
2026-09-19 · Al Jazeera
Trump says he will create ‘AI Force’ with new ‘AI czar’ · assertive framing

Claims (22 extracted, 3 hedged)

United States President Donald Trump has announced he’s creating an “AI Force” and will appoint a new “AI czar” to oversee development of the nation’s artificial intelligence industry. asserted
he → announce → industry
In a lengthy social media post on Saturday, Trump said he was doing so with a goal of protecting — and advancing — the development of AI, which he described as “the next Industrial Revolution” that would be key to the country’s economic growth. asserted
that → say → growth
He did not provide details about this group or when he would appoint the new adviser. asserted
he → provide → adviser
Recommended Stories list of 3 items- list 1 of 3What are the world’s biggest AI companies and how much are they worth? - list 2 of 3Who gets to decide how quickly AI moves? - list 3 of 3Doomsday AI: panic, regulation and the China fear “We will not in any way hinder or stifle the Growth of this incredible Industry” asserted
We → get → Industry
, Trump said in a Truth Social post. asserted
Trump → say → post
“Rather, we will cherish it, help it, and watch over it, as it grows!” asserted
it → cherish → it
The president likened the AI Force to his creation of the Space Force, the newest branch of the US military created during his first term in office. asserted
president → liken → office
Trump already had one “AI czar”, venture capitalist David Sacks. asserted
Trump → have → czar
He resigned earlier this year and became an external adviser to the president. asserted
He → resign → president
The announcements by Trump come as AI faces mounting concerns from US tech executives and residents alike. asserted
AI → come → executives
Earlier this week, leaders of the world’s largest AI companies publicly called for a slowdown of the burgeoning technology’s development following warnings about how rapid advances could threaten to outpace the ability to develop it safely. uncertain
advances → call → it
After a safety researcher at Anthropic, a leading US-based AI company, warned there was a greater than 10 percent chance the tech “could kill all humans” within the next decade, Trump called it a “hoax.” “The robots will not be taking over,” Trump said on Monday during a phone call to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during the All-In Summit. uncertain
Trump → lead → Summit
“The AI will not be taking over the rest of the world.” asserted
AI → take → world
Sacks, who now chairs Trump’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, had also been sceptical of regulating the technology. asserted
who → chair → technology
In a recent interview with CBS News, Sacks suggested fears AI could harm people are overblown. uncertain
AI → suggest → people
“I think this is becoming a panic,” he said. asserted
he → think → ?
The growth of the number of data centres has faced increasing pushback in communities across the US over their use of natural resources and role in soaring energy costs. asserted
growth → face → costs
It is an issue that has brought lawmakers from both major political parties in the US together over concerns raised by these communities in the run-up to November’s US midterm elections. asserted
that → bring → elections
On Saturday, however, Trump also blasted attacks on AI data centres, calling the facilities “prestigious”. asserted
Trump → blast → facilities
“Higher Salaries, Lower Taxes, and Safer Streets, was the result,” Trump said of the facilities, echoing remarks last month in which he said communities that didn’t want them would “end up being backwards and poor”. asserted
that → say → them
Despite growing calls for the tech to be reined in, Trump’s Saturday announcement reflects his anti-regulatory, pro-growth stance towards a technology he says he believes is key to competing against China. asserted
he → grow → China
The issue is expected to be front and centre during Trump’s summit next week in Washington, DC, with Chinese President Xi Jinping. asserted
issue → expect → Jinping
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