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Trump to create ‘AI force’ and appoint ‘AI tsar’ but vows not to stifle industry growth

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President Donald Trump announced plans to appoint an "AI tsar" and create an "AI force," though specifics were not provided. He emphasized supporting AI industry growth without stifling it, contrasting with lawmakers' concerns about AI risks. Trump's stance aligns with venture capitalist David Sacks, who previously held the AI advisor role and opposes new federal regulations for AI safety. The announcement precedes a meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, highlighting global competition in AI leadership.

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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 he plans to appoint a new artificial intelligence adviser, known as an “AI tsar”, and create an “AI force”, though he did not provide details about either initiative or how they would be implemented.

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🔮 US President Donald Trump said he plans to appoint a new artificial intelligence adviser, known as an “AI tsar”, and create an “AI force”, though he did not provide details about either initiative or how they would be implemented.

2026-09-20 · The Sydney Morning Herald

Trump to create ‘AI force’ and appoint ‘AI tsar’ but vows not to stifle industry growth · assertive framing

Claims (15 extracted, 3 hedged)

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 on Saturday (Washington time). asserted

Trump → hinder → Saturday

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

it → look → 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 scepticism of new AI regulation. asserted

Sacks → echo → regulation

Speaking at a Politico event on Wednesday, 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 Thursday. asserted

post → come → Thursday

Washington and Beijing are competing for leadership in artificial intelligence, 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. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent would meet with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Sunday (New York time) at JPMorgan Chase headquarters in New York to discuss AI security, trade and other economic issues, a person familiar with the planning said. uncertain

person → argue → planning

Get a note directly from our foreign correspondents on what’s making headlines around the world. asserted

what → get → world