Trump Forms 'AI Force' with Plans for Dedicated Czar
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to form an 'AI Force' and appoint a dedicated AI czar to oversee the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence industry. This move signals the administration's intent to centralize AI policy under a single point of authority, mirroring the crypto czar role created in December 2024.
The concept builds on the existing US Tech Force initiative, which aims to recruit 1,000 AI engineers and specialists to be embedded across federal agencies. Companies like AWS and Apple are already collaborating with the government on this initiative.
David Sacks was appointed as the White House AI and cryptocurrency czar in December 2024 and held the position until March 2026. During his tenure, he championed a light-touch regulatory approach to both AI and digital assets.