Trump says US will form 'AI Force' and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar
US President Donald Trump announced plans to create an 'AI Force' and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar to ensure American leadership in the sector. He dismissed safety concerns regarding AI development as a 'hoax' and emphasized the technology's economic potential.
Why it matters
The announcement signals a shift toward aggressive, deregulation-focused AI policy in the US, potentially escalating the tech rivalry with China.
Image source, AFP via Getty Images By Nardine Saad Published 19 September 2026 US President Donald Trump has announced that he will form an "AI Force" and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar amid warnings about the emergent technology.
In a social media post on Saturday, he said his administration "will not in any way hinder or stifle the growth" of the industry, and pushed back against calls to slow down the development of AI until better safeguards are put in place.
His post came as a slew of warnings about the potential dangers of AI have spurred calls for coordinated action on the technology's development.
Trump offered no details or a timeline for his plan.
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