Trump Unveils Plans for AI Force Amid Safety Debate
US President Donald Trump has signaled his intention to create an 'AI Force' and appoint an 'AI czar', framing the initiative as a way to manage the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence sector without introducing new regulations that could slow innovation.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump likened the proposal to his 'Space Force' effort from his first term, saying the AI Force would be paired with a future appointment of an 'AI Czar'. However, he did not provide additional specifics on the role's mandate, reporting structure, or timing.
Trump's comments come amid broader debate over whether AI development should be slowed or governed more closely for safety reasons. The announcement has sparked interest in the tech sector, particularly among those concerned about the risks associated with advanced AI systems.
In a separate development, Anthropic has moved to implement a framework intended to help moderate AI development pace, including appointing Accenture as its first embedded evaluator.