Donald Trump announces AI Force and plans to appoint AI czar
President Donald Trump used Truth Social to announce the creation of an "AI Force" modeled after the Space Force and the appointment of an "AI czar" who must have a "high IQ." He said the United States will not hinder AI development, will use existing criminal and civil law to address abuses, and claimed AI could eventually represent up to 25% of U.S. economic output.
Key points
- Trump announced an "AI Force" and an "AI czar" with a high‑IQ requirement.
- He claimed AI could account for as much as 25% of U.S. economic output.
- The Verge uniquely reports Trump’s unsubstantiated praise of data centers for communities.
The Verge adds that Trump described data centers as "wealthy and prestigious," saying they raise salaries, lower taxes and make streets safer—claims presented without evidence. 247WallSt provides context on the broader AI safety debate, citing OpenAI and Anthropic incidents, and reports Nvidia’s fiscal 2026 revenue of $215.9 billion, with its data‑center business generating more than $193 billion. The Decoder focuses on Trump framing criticism as a left‑wing attack and emphasizes his pledge to keep AI growth unchecked.
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Trump announces "AI Force" and plans for an "AI czar" as he pushes unchecked AI growth
The Decoder · 20 September 2026
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- Trump brutally mocked over bizarre effort to rename AI 'superior' or 'extreme' intelligencePress · irishstar.com ·
- Trump now says he wants to form an ‘AI Force’Press · The Verge AI ·
- President Trump to Create an “AI Force,” Appoint an AI Czar as AI Fears GrowPress · 247wallst.com ·
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