President Donald Trump announced the creation of an “AI Force” and plans to appoint an “AI Czar” as his administration seeks to accelerate AI development in the United States, despite ongoing concerns about the technology’s potential dangers. Trump characterized fears about AI as a “hoax” and insisted his administration would not hinder the industry’s growth, while also stating the new force would monitor for “bad” actors using existing legal systems. The announcement comes as tech leaders and lawmakers debate the need for regulation, with some calling for a slower pace of development and increased safeguards. Trump’s stance contrasts with recent warnings from figures like Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who have expressed concerns about AI’s rapid advancement and the need for alignment and monitoring. Venture capitalist David Sacks, serving as Trump’s AI and crypto czar, has echoed Trump’s skepticism toward new regulations, arguing existing laws are sufficient. Trump predicted AI could account for as much as 25% of U.S. GDP, positioning the U.S. in competition with China in the field. He also suggested renaming AI to “Superior Intelligence,” “Extreme Intelligence,” or “Supreme Intelligence,” soliciting opinions via a social media poll.
Trump’s proposal for an “AI Force” mirrors the creation of Space Force during his first term, though the structure and authority of this new force remain undefined. He did not specify potential candidates for the “AI Czar” position. The White House has not yet responded to requests for comment. Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon recently warned that leading AI companies are “gambling with our lives” by developing self-improving “superintelligence,” while Amodei stated the industry has downplayed the risks associated with the technology.
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