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Trump says he will create ‘AI Force,’ name AI czar

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President Donald Trump announced plans via social media on September 19 to appoint an “AI czar” and create an "AI force," without providing specifics about these initiatives. This move comes amid growing concerns among lawmakers and AI experts over potential risks posed by the technology, while Trump maintains that additional regulation is unnecessary for protecting public safety. The announcement follows a similar stance taken earlier this month by former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon, who warned of severe dangers from unchecked AI development.

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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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- US President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Sept 19 that he plans to appoint a new artificial intelligence adviser, known as an “AI czar”, and create an “AI force”, though he did not provide details about either initiative or how they would be implemented.

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🔮 Trump says he will create ‘AI Force,’ name AI czar WASHINGTON

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Trump says he will create ‘AI Force,’ name AI czar · assertive framing

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Trump says he will create ‘AI Force,’ name AI czar WASHINGTON asserted

he → say → czar

they → say → initiative

Fears are growing in Washington among lawmakers about the risks posed by AI technology on humans and property. asserted

Fears → grow → humans

Earlier this month, former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon said that “people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade.” uncertain

it → say → decade

Trump has repeatedly downplayed concerns about AI and argued that additional regulation is unnecessary. asserted

regulation → downplay → AI

“We will not in any way hinder or stifle the Growth of this incredible Industry,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, his social media platform. asserted

Trump → hinder → Social

“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

If Trump follows through on the pledge, it would be his second AI czar. asserted

it → follow → pledge

Venture capitalist David Sacks previously served in the role before stepping down in the spring and moving into an external advisory position. asserted

Sacks → serve → position

Sacks has echoed Trump’s skepticism of new AI regulation. asserted

Sacks → echo → regulation

Speaking at a Politico event on Sept 16, he said AI developers should be responsible for ensuring the safety of their products and could be held liable if problems arise, adding that new federal rules are unnecessary. uncertain

rules → speak → products

The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Trump’s post. asserted

House → respond → post

Trump’s post comes ahead of his scheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sept 25. asserted

post → come → Sept

Washington and Beijing are competing for leadership in AI, which both governments view as vital to their economic and military strength. asserted

governments → compete → strength

Trump and technology executives have argued that excessive regulation would slow US AI development and undermine American companies’ ability to compete with Chinese rivals, a claim that safety advocates often refute. uncertain

advocates → argue → that

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Sept 20 at JPMorgan Chase headquarters in New York to discuss AI security, trade and other economic issues, a person familiar with the planning said on Sept 19. asserted

person → meet → Sept