President Donald Trump has announced plans to create a new “AI Force” as the United States faces growing debate over the future and regulation of artificial intelligence.
Trump made the announcement Saturday in a post on Truth Social, saying the new force would watch over the rapidly growing AI industry. He also said he plans to appoint a new AI “Czar” in the near future, although he did not name anyone for the position or provide details about how the new force would be structured.
Trump compared the idea to the Space Force, which he established during his first term. However, it remains unclear whether the proposed AI Force would be a military organization, a civilian agency or another type of federal group. The White House had not immediately provided further details.
The announcement comes as technology leaders and lawmakers debate whether AI development needs stronger safeguards. Several major figures in the AI industry have recently called for greater oversight as increasingly powerful systems raise concerns about safety and misuse.
Trump has taken a different position, saying the United States should not slow down the growth of the AI industry. He said existing criminal and civil laws could be used to deal with harmful or illegal activity while allowing the technology to continue expanding.
The announcement also comes as the United States and China compete for leadership in artificial intelligence, with both countries treating advances in AI as important to their economic and national security interests.
For now, many details about Trump’s proposed AI Force remain unknown, including its exact responsibilities, funding and place within the federal government.