Trump promises to create ‘AI force’ and appoint czar amid calls for technology development regulation

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to establish an “AI Force” and appoint a new artificial intelligence czar as concerns grow over the rapid development of the technology.

Trump made the announcement on Saturday in a post on Truth Social, saying his administration would support the growth of the AI industry while addressing harmful activities through existing criminal and civil justice systems. He provided few details about the proposed force, including its structure or how it would be implemented.

According to CNN, Trump compared the proposed initiative to the Space Force, which he established during his first term in office. The president did not say when the AI czar would be named or what powers the office would hold.

The announcement comes amid renewed calls from lawmakers and technology experts for stronger safeguards around AI development. Supporters of tighter rules have argued that the technology is advancing faster than the laws meant to govern it.

The president’s post offered no timeline for setting up the new body, leaving open questions about how it would operate alongside existing agencies.