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Trump says he’s creating an AI force and appointing a czar amid concerns over the rapidly developing tech
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President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he will appoint a czar to take point on artificial intelligence and will also create an AI task force.
Key facts
- For this purpose, the reporter is forming the AI Force, much like the reporter did Space Force,” Trump said on Truth Social
- Democrats widely seen as 2028 presidential hopefuls have made moves to regulate AI at the state level
- Josh Shapiro has called on the federal government to regulate AI, and Virginia Gov
- Former President Barack Obama advised Democrats during an fundraiser last week to prioritize creating a plan on the issue and said he would make it a central issue if he were running in 2028
Summary
The move comes after AI researchers warned that the technology could soon spiral out of human control, sparking concerns and calls for industry regulation. Trump said in a social media post Saturday he would not let the “decimation” of AI happen. “We will not in any way hinder or stifle the Growth of this incredible Industry. Trump added that “only High I.Q. individuals need apply” to the new AI czar role, to which he did not name an appointee in the post.