Amid escalating concerns from the technology sector regarding the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, President Donald Trump announced plans to establish a new “AI Force” and appoint a dedicated AI czar. Despite these structural moves, the president continued to characterize safety anxieties surrounding the technology as a “hoax,” vowing to support rather than restrict industry growth.
Writing on social media, Trump stated that while the administration would monitor for negative aspects of AI, it would not impede the sector’s expansion. He suggested that existing criminal and civil justice systems were sufficient to address potential dangers, explicitly rejecting the notion that new regulatory frameworks were necessary to protect the public from misaligned AI.
The proposed AI Force draws comparisons to the Space Force, which was established as a sixth branch of the U.S. Armed Forces during Trump’s first term through an act of Congress. Because the Space Force required legislative action, it remains unclear whether the new AI entity would face similar congressional hurdles or how its specific duties would be defined. The White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding the scope of the initiative.
The president’s stance stands in sharp contrast to recent warnings issued by prominent tech leaders. Last week, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei published a blog post urging a slowdown in AI development pace. This was followed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who indicated his company would also welcome a more deliberate approach to ensure technological capabilities do not outstrip alignment and monitoring efforts.
These calls for caution have also garnered support from some lawmakers seeking stricter guardrails. However, Trump has previously dismissed such warnings, alleging a “sick conspiracy” behind the fear-mongering. His latest comments align with views expressed by David Sacks, co-chair of Trump’s science and technology council, who argued that the United States already possesses a robust administrative state with ample existing laws governing AI.
Who funds this AI Force? Taxpayers again for a private sector monopoly?
Calling safety concerns a ‘hoax’ feels dangerously naive when even industry leaders want pauses.
Space Force worked out. Maybe an AI Force keeps us competitive without strangling innovation.