Now Trump says he's creating an AI Force
President Donald Trump announced the creation of a new agency called the AI Force, which he intends to lead with a designated 'AI czar.' This move contrasts with recent calls from industry leaders to slow down AI development, as Trump argues that hindering progress would allow China to close the competitive gap. The announcement coincides with an upcoming meeting between the US and Chinese leaders where AI is expected to be a primary topic of discussion.
- ▪President Trump stated he will soon appoint an 'AI czar' to oversee the newly established AI Force.
- ▪The president compared the new agency to the Space Force and emphasized a commitment to supporting rather than stifling industry growth.
- ▪Trump's announcement follows proposals from AI executives like Dario Amodei to curb the pace of development.
- ▪The administration argues that slowing US AI progress would benefit China, which is a key concern ahead of upcoming diplomatic meetings.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 1 hour. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 3 centre.
- ▪ Trump to create ‘AI Force’ to monitor technology as fears over out-of-control agents grow — The Guardian — US
- ▪ Trump suggests rebranding AI with a new name, says he’s also creating an AI Force — TechCrunch
- ▪ Trump announces plans to create an "AI Force" — Mashable
- ▪ Trump Announces an 'AI Force' — The Wall Street Journal
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News AI Now Trump says he's creating an AI Force The president said he will soon announce an "AI czar" to run this newly made-up agency. By Jackson Chen Sept. 19, 2026 3:22 pm EST Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover As the industry calls for pumping the brakes on AI development, President Donald Trump is instead creating an "AI Force" and seeking a "czar" to run it. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he would announce his pick to run the AI Force "in the near future." Trump's post didn't include concrete details on what this new agency would do, but the president compared the effort to the creation of the Space Force. "We will not in any way hinder or stifle the Growth of this incredible Industry," Trump wrote on his Truth Social post.
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