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Trump creates AI Force and AI Czar, rejects industry calls to slow AI development

President Donald Trump announced on Saturday the creation of an "AI Force" to monitor artificial intelligence development and said he would soon name an AI czar. In a Truth Social post, Trump dismissed growing safety concerns from leading AI executives as a "hoax" generated by the "Radical Left" and vowed not to hinder the industry, which he said could reach 25% of U.S. GDP. The announcement…

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  • Trump announces AI Force and upcoming AI czar appointment via Truth Social
  • Trump rejects AI slowdown calls from Amodei, Altman, Musk as a 'hoax'
  • Outlets differ on czar replacing Sacks, Huang's role, Newsom state panel

The outlets differ on several details. Ars Technica reports the new czar would replace David Sacks, who stepped down in March, and notes a Republican-led House bill on data center energy costs and an Associated Press poll showing 63% of Americans are very concerned about electricity prices. CNBC focuses on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's influence, reporting Trump called Huang on Monday and that Huang is slated to attend a state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping next week. The Guardian adds that Trump proposed renaming AI to "Superior Intelligence" or "Extreme Intelligence" and mentions California Governor Gavin Newsom's plan for a state safety panel with a possible "kill switch." Business Insider notes Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg opposed a national AI regulator in an August call with Trump.

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Trump announces a new 'AI Force,' but says he will not 'stifle' AI

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