Trump Creates ‘AI Force’ and Names Czar as Industry Rejects Safety Slowdown

President Donald Trump announced Saturday he will create an ‘AI Force’ and appoint a new AI czar to oversee the industry, rejecting calls from tech leaders to slow development. Trump called AI safety concerns a ‘hoax’ and said his administration will ‘cherish’ the technology rather than regulate it. The move signals the White House prioritizes competing with China over addressing risks that researchers warn could prove catastrophic.

Trump’s AI Force plan mirrors Space Force model

Trump said he will form an ‘AI Force’ modeled on the Space Force, which he created during his first term as a sixth branch of the U.S. military. He did not specify the structure, authority, or timeline for the new body. Trump also plans to announce an AI czar ‘in the near future,’ requiring only ‘high I.Q. individuals’ to apply. Venture capitalist David Sacks previously held the AI czar role before stepping down in spring to become an external adviser.

Trump dismisses AI safety warnings as political hoaxes

During a call with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at the All-In Summit on Monday, Trump called AI safety concerns a ‘hoax’ and rejected warnings that robots could take over. An Anthropic researcher had warned there was a greater than 10 percent chance AI ‘could kill all humans’ within the next decade. Trump countered that existing criminal and civil laws are sufficient to address any harmful uses of the technology.

Industry leaders push back on rapid AI expansion

Last week, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for slowing AI development, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman agreed the pace should throttle back to ensure capabilities don’t ‘get ahead of alignment and monitoring.’ Trump rejected these calls, arguing that restrictions would harm U.S. competitiveness against China. He predicted AI could represent as much as 25 percent of U.S. GDP and be more impactful than the internet.

Nvidia CEO emerges as Trump’s key AI policy voice

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has become Trump’s top ally on AI policy, attending high-profile events including a planned state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping next week. Nvidia’s revenue surged to $215 billion in the latest fiscal year, up from $17 billion in 2021, powered by demand for its graphics processing units used to train AI models. Trump has appeared with Huang at least six times in public since the start of his second term, signaling the chipmaker’s outsized influence on White House AI strategy.

Final Thoughts

Trump’s AI Force announcement signals the administration will prioritize industry growth over safety regulation, betting that speed matters more than caution in competing with China. Investors should watch whether the czar appointment clarifies the force’s actual powers or remains largely symbolic.

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